grouse
noun
any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.
has groused
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present perfectof grouse (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Added Pollet: “Amazon has groused in meetings down here that Microsoft is doing this mostly as a way of making Amazon look bad.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2019
While every president has groused about his coverage, Mr. Trump has proved to be the most vocal and visceral news media critic in the Oval Office in at least a generation.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2017
The president has groused about his communications operation, most notably its director, Mike Dubke, and White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer.
From Washington Post ● May 17, 2017
He also has groused about the Wizards’ lack of national television exposure, something that influences all-star voting.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 5, 2017
Now HBO is grappling with fewer competitive match-ups, slumping ratings and a behind-the-scenes sparring match with a key promoter who has groused that the network has reduced its commitment to boxing by offering smaller fees for fights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2016
