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complaints

  • plural
    of complaint.
    complaint
    noun
    an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament; faultfinding.

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Bradnam said he had not received any "formal response" to his complaints, nor any "confirmation that my recommendations have been implemented or that the assurance gaps they identified have been addressed".

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In the weeks since the fire burned and cleanup began, Lineage has been slowly and consistently racking up fines tied to poor air quality and complaints from the community.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The council said it had a legal duty to investigate noise complaints and it had a duty to enforce the rules.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The online ticketing platform is facing a flood of complaints and a proposed federal class-action suit over undelivered tickets for the World Cup and other major events, reports Hanna Krueger.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Kendra never had any complaints about her mom’s cooking, but Lena was in a class all her own.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull