grumble

Example Sentences

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Private credit investors may grumble, as some funds prorate redemption requests.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In a flash, the journalist is gone, leaving Gustav to grumble, “TikTok troll.”

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

My car never tires, panics or wavers; it doesn’t jolt at brake lights or grumble at traffic jams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

"Even though it is a nominal charge people will have a grumble," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Xan raised her eyebrows, and Glerk leaned his face away with a low grumble.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill