- present participle of complain.
complaining
Example Sentences
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But Leclerc said his accident was more to do with problems with the Ferrari's brakes, about which he has been complaining for the past two races.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
When the whistle blows for the first kickoff, expect the complaining to stop and the cheering to start.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
They could almost be gathering for consciousness-raising and general complaining about the state of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
These in part help explain why they remain a niche product, even though millions of people are retiring and complaining that they worry they won’t have enough income for their golden years.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
During dinner, Justin is still complaining about my win.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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