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 Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)