Example Sentences

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Grumbling, he dragged himself out of bed, turned off the piercing noise, and then glanced out the window, a habit he’d formed over the past week.

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2022

Grumbling nevertheless persists, including among many India startups not ensnared by scandals but concerned by them, highlighting the public relations headache for the company as it shores up its position in the country.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2022

"Instead of reacting to that as a concerned parent and worried about safety, Mrs. Grumbling texted, 'L.O.L, just I'm not mad. Just next time, don't get caught,'" McDonald said Saturday.

From Fox News • Dec. 4, 2021

Grumbling to himself and shaking his head, Cristiano Ronaldo went straight toward the tunnel at the final whistle of Manchester United’s latest slip-up at Old Trafford.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2021

Grumbling, she applied herself to memorizing the anatomy of a frog.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer