Example Sentences

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In one video, an employee named Jesse is complaining to his chatbot about his boss taking credit for his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Every manager is complaining about the schedule," Ten Hag said.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

"The Japanese public is complaining about the rising cost of living, and although yen weakness is just one of several factors contributing to that, it's the most visible one."

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

My general approach on parenting is that if a parent is complaining, it means they're involved, and I'm not hiding anything from my children.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023

It’s not our usual breakfast, but no one at the table is complaining ’cause it’s so good.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold