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At the time, “Ohio” received criticism similar to the reaction to “Streets of Minneapolis:” a mix of grousing about rich rock stars capitalizing on tragedy combined with grumbling that the song just wasn’t very good.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

It’s tempting to dismiss the statement as the normal grousing of a big industry about a government regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

It’s not just grousing that these agencies sometimes deliver lawmakers bad news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

By Tuesday night, however, he was grousing on his Truth Social website that China wasn't giving credit to the US for its support in World War Two.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

The boys started grousing and said they wanted a raisin and Nellie said it wasn’t her fault.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt