grouse
noun
any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.
have groused
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present perfectof grouse.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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CEOs have groused that these can seem like token gestures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
But although he may have groused privately, Bill Clinton did not retaliate against her; Reno remained at the Justice Department throughout his two terms.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
One development that could be a season away would certainly please fans who have groused about too many empty seats in the lower level being shown on television.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
Without a trade component, many Asian officials and analysts have groused, the U.S. strategy to counter China in the region amounts to all guns and no butter.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2023
None of the nominees for variety talk series was a surprise, and any of them would have groused loudly about being left out.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2022
