Example Sentences

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There was grumbling among Salzburg watchers about the two revivals and the not-quite-new “Barber,” which premiered in June.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2022

By the end of my trek, my belly was grumbling for breakfast.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2022

There was grumbling about the higher prices, up from five and six euros, but few if any lines.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2022

When he did, he was grumbling louder than the bears we feared were nearby.

From Slate • May 28, 2021

My stomach was grumbling from only eating my bagel at lunch, not my kimchi.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff