grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
will be grumbling
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future progressiveof grumble.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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And if it doesn’t, there surely will be grumbling about the third.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2024
By the end of October, any team that’s off to a disappointing start will be grumbling about it all being the World Cup’s fault.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 14, 2016
There undoubtedly will be grumbling from serious golf fans that he is skirting the new rules against anchoring a putter against the body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2016
If he doesn't give them pride of place, there will be grumbling.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2012
"We will not go home without some booty, or there will be grumbling among the wives; but for your sake we will go south yet, for you are bound for London, as I think."
From Wulfric the Weapon Thane by Charles W. (Charles Watts) Whistler
