- present participle of complain.
complaining
Example Sentences
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Sources have told BBC Sport Sarr has not trained for the last two days, complaining of a groin issue, amid interest from Turkish side Galatasaray.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
But the phenomenon of men complaining more while doing less is not new.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Stephen A. Smith added more fuel to the firestorm centered on his clash with a Black journalist organization critical of his comments about Black female politicians by complaining to Fox News about the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
They have been holding public meetings, complaining on social media, and threatening legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Stop complaining and eat your broccoli,” Dad says.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
