grumbling

Example Sentences

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Leto’s grumbling Brit-inflected baritone is an unrecognizable concoction of trilled r’s and plummy vowels — and the best performance he’s done in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The splash caused some grumbling in Santa Marta as some pointed out that France was not announcing new policy but existing pledges under a different title.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

De Meo has also enlisted consultants from BCG, AlixPartners and Bain to support the restructuring, prompting some internal grumbling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Macron also weighed in the president’s grumbling about leaving NATO.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

“I know, I know,” I say, my wheels grumbling beneath me.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga