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groused

  • past participle
    of grouse.
    grouse
    noun
    any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.
  • past tense form
    of grouse.
    grouse
    noun
    any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.

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CEOs have groused that these can seem like token gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

But although he may have groused privately, Bill Clinton did not retaliate against her; Reno remained at the Justice Department throughout his two terms.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Trump’s arch, groused the New York Times, “would drastically change the sightlines between some of the country’s most symbolic memorials.”

From Slate May 18, 2026

Some users groused on X about feeling cheated by the decision.

From MarketWatch Mar. 1, 2026

I groused as we sailed to the next pot in the string.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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