had complained
- past perfect of complain.
Example Sentences
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Wilson alleged that MacInnes had complained to her the next day about being uncomfortable that she was asked by Ghost to take the bath.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard Cusack's family had complained about the team's head coach, Jonathan Morgan - who joined the club in February 2023 - outlining issues allegedly stemming from her relationship with him.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
During the second-half hydration break, Tillman had complained of problems with his right boot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Earlier this month, Busch had complained of a lingering, substantial cough, radioing his team to ask for the aid of a doctor after a race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
One time she had complained to Akira, “I don’t know why we have to call him ‘Mr.’” And Akira had said patiently to her, “Because he’s the boss man, Hana.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
