grousing
Example Sentences
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There was much intra-Senate grousing and griping and bickering in the days preceding Friday morning’s vote.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
At the time, “Ohio” received criticism similar to the reaction to “Streets of Minneapolis:” a mix of grousing about rich rock stars capitalizing on tragedy combined with grumbling that the song just wasn’t very good.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026
The Wall Street Journal’s quiz on office manners stoked much debate and some grousing about what’s polite behavior in the modern workplace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
By Tuesday night, however, he was grousing on his Truth Social website that China wasn't giving credit to the US for its support in World War Two.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
While they were still grousing, the door opened and the smith’s prentice came in, boyish and broad- shouldered with the smell of coalsmoke in his hair.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
