Example Sentences

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Hockney grumbled constantly about the iron grip of draconian forces in America: in particular the new lack of tolerance for public smoking.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Some of the criticism may be filtering up to the president, who has grumbled that Iran is still throttling most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Newman once grumbled to his friend and fellow artist Adolph Gottlieb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Several conference delegates have grumbled to AFP about accommodation woes in Belem, with sky-high prices -- sometimes hundreds of dollars for a room -- topping the list of complaints.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

“I’ll probably have to pay them,” Louella grumbled.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson