Example Sentences

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Judges ruled that distress shown by a complainer at the time of an attack could be used as evidence, making it more likely for cases to reach the required legal threshold to go to court.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

His sister, a neurologist, knew some of this medical back story, but her brother was not much of a complainer.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

He rarely got sick, and he wasn’t a complainer, but he asked his partner to take him to the small local hospital.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 21, 2023

Instead of counseling that complainer, Metro sent the Fisseha and Gebreselassie to diversity training.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

The Handsome One imitated Father’s unhappy sigh perfectly, and Father enjoyed having a fellow complainer in our midst.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis