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

A few grumbled that they will be paid annually over the next five years, making it hard to quit if they wished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Several conference delegates have grumbled to AFP about accommodation woes in Belem, with sky-high prices -- sometimes hundreds of dollars for a room -- topping the list of complaints.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

“What a pity the fair lady can’t be there, invisible,” Ibsen’s Hedda grumbled at being left home while the men got to carouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

“About time one of you lunkheads remembered we were in there,” grumbled Scruffy.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein