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has complained

  • present perfect of complain (3rd person singular).

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Musk has complained that he doesn’t control enough of Tesla’s stock in recent years.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

Lownie has complained about the lack of publicly available information about Andrew's time as trade envoy, to cast light on claims about the role.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

"The amount of misinformation on social media is genuinely terrifying," says Dr Amy Perkins, an NHS dermatologist from Stirling who has complained to the advertising watchdog about some of the online material.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

Trump has complained about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the files, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 30, 2026

Someone has told her, I thought, someone has seen us together, the tennis professional has complained, the manager has sent a note, and I waited for her attack.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier