gripe
Frequently Asked Questions
- He always gripes about his old job—he should just move on.
- Quit your griping and just get to work!
- I have a few gripes about the way things were handled, but they’re pretty minor.
Example Sentences
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In the 1980s and 1990s, the gripe was “stick to reading, writing and ‘rithmetic,” which implies hostility toward expanding those lessons to more complex ideas like literary analysis, critical thinking, and higher math and sciences.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
Her biggest gripe was having to cook at home almost every day after work.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Every NFL player, coach and fan has something to gripe about when it comes to the NFL’s officiating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
It is understood that Maresca's gripe, which he is unwilling to explain, remains unresolved.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
“I asked him if he had a gripe against Mother Paula’s pancakes,” Officer Delinko said, “and he did say IHOP’s were better.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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