grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
have been grumbling
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present perfect progressiveof grumble.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Fans have been grumbling the first two days of the U.S.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2015
Officials of aid organizations and Western governments have been grumbling about the Nepali government since the earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck the country on April 25, killing more than 7,000 people.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2015
Our stomachs may have been grumbling but we experienced a surprising sense of alertness and sharpness of the mind.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2014
You'll recall that shareholders have been grumbling that Glencore, aka "home of the world's savviest traders", is underpaying to engulf Xstrata but then overpaying to keep the top staff on board.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2012
The sun is already up, and the gentlemen should have been grumbling for their breakfast.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
