were complaining
- past progressive of complain.
Example Sentences
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By his fourth season, the team had a losing record and players were complaining that Bradley was too exacting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
Goffin said "a lot of people" were complaining in the locker room about the crowds.
From BBC ● May 29, 2024
Her two sons joined the army after the Russians were forced out, and were complaining they were short of weapons, she said.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
Wamp also said Family insiders were complaining about “the new group.”
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2024
Mr. Das said we were behind schedule, and his customers were complaining.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
