complaint
Example Sentences
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Former e-commerce executives failed to overturn a binding settlement, but California judge granted them approval to amend their complaint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
The law, the complaint argues, violates the Kansas Constitution’s protections for privacy, equality under the law, due process, personal autonomy and freedom of speech.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
This followed the FA receiving a complaint about a historic allegation dating back to the 1980s.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The couple allege that they suffered smoke inhalation injuries, emotional distress and mental anguish as a result of the fire, which destroyed their Malibu home, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
A bunch of dead busybodies who knew nothing about him and what he could handle, what he handled every day without complaint.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing complaint
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 15
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