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Several conference delegates have grumbled to AFP about accommodation woes in Belem, with sky-high prices -- sometimes hundreds of dollars for a room -- topping the list of complaints.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Some of her own MPs have grumbled privately that she has lacked oomph and cut-through in her opening months in the job.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Some shareholders have grumbled over the $4.75-billion valuation of Skydance, alleging the entertainment firm isn’t worth nearly that much.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Some motorists have grumbled about congestion caused by the H Line’s construction and the new street design; Councilmember Kevin Schilling has been inundated with those complaints, he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2023

The troops had again to wade through the bitter cold water, and at any other time would have grumbled rarely at the discomfort.

From The Young Buglers by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)