Example Sentences

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Fans have been grumbling the first two days of the U.S.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 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

It's the position Florida fans have been grumbling about all season.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2010

The sun is already up, and the gentlemen should have been grumbling for their breakfast.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone