Example Sentences

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It didn’t mention the billions of dollars of off-balance-sheet debt and factoring liabilities later disclosed in bankruptcy court filings, an issue some lenders are grumbling about now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Some fans are grumbling but lots of them thought Kompany could do no wrong - even when he was chucking games away in the Premier League with his dodgy team selections and naive tactics.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

The businesses that have profited from Milan’s success in promoting itself as a happening city are grumbling.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

Drivers are grumbling about what are typically 30-minute delays via the First Avenue South Bridge, especially their difficulty reaching hospitals and other services across town.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2020

“I told you not to go on those rocks, and now you are grumbling because you are tired.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier