grumbled

Example Sentences

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Some of the criticism may be filtering up to the president, who has grumbled that Iran is still throttling most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

At the time, some City Council members grumbled, but still, they opened the contract to bidders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Newman once grumbled to his friend and fellow artist Adolph Gottlieb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

"There are always power cuts at home," Myroslava grumbled.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

“It’s dangerous, like playing Russian roulette with the volcano,” grumbled Skamania Sheriff Bill Closner.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone