Example Sentences

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Just a few weeks earlier, he had complained to Torres about rising food prices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

On the morning scheduled for the tree-removal work, the arborist called Adam and reported that Brian had complained about roots from the tree extending above ground onto his property.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

Lula said Vorcaro had complained there were "people trying to bring me down."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

She had complained to her friends at the library, and they had told her it was inevitable, that eventually parents had to stop assuming that their children would return faithfully for the holidays.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri