complaining

Example Sentences

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Caitlin Clark is tarnishing her legacy by constantly complaining about fouling, fighting with her coach and pushing backlash against media covering her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I think, wait a minute—everyone is complaining that teenagers aren’t having babies?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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

Waiting staff across the US agree, and some are complaining if they think they have not been sufficiently tipped.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He said, “You’re always complaining that you’ve got too much to do. This is your time to relax. A special family dinner.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam