are griping
- present progressive of gripe.
Example Sentences
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Polls show that increasing numbers of California voters are griping about high taxes, making them even more hostile toward the state and its government.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2022
Elements of the British press, which effectively hounded the Sussexes out of Britain, are griping about Harry and Meghan supposedly shirking their royal duty.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 15, 2020
NFL coaches are griping about the new pass interference rule.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 13, 2019
“We listened to our members and we listened to some members who, frankly, are griping the most. This was their idea of how to proceed.”
From MSNBC ● Dec. 4, 2014
Syrup of buckthorn and jalap are also frequently given, but they are griping medicines for a baby, and ought to be banished from the nursery.
From Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Chavasse, Pye Henry
