grumbling

Example Sentences

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Since we eliminated gimme putts toward team scores, everyone is much happier, with less grumbling about outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There’s been a lot of folks grumbling that the Fed is too data dependent and should use more forward-looking indicators.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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

Koichi Nakano, associate professor of political science at Sophia University, says that despite initial grumbling when the snap election was announced, the LDP appears to be riding high on the prime minister's popularity.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

There were nine of us sharing our particular square, designed for four, and some grumbling as the others discovered they would have to make room for Betsie and me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom