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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Tesla shareholders have been grumbling that Mr. Musk was too distracted by running Twitter to focus his attention on Tesla and the many challenges it faces.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Merchants have been grumbling for years about card fees, which include various payments to banks on either side of the transaction and the card network itself.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
The upshot was that Van Gaal was able to send on Rooney for the second half to applause, presumably from the same people who have been grumbling that he is past it.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 28, 2015
Fans have been grumbling the first two days of the U.S.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2015
The sun is already up, and the gentlemen should have been grumbling for their breakfast.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
