Example Sentences

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Many will question his authenticity, and even more will gripe about him wanting out with two years left on his massive contract.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

There will be a time this season when we will gripe about whether the Caps can generate enough offense in five-on-five situations; it’s an annual wintertime concern.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2021

China will gripe, but America will be pleased.

From Economist • Apr. 23, 2015

The next time a round takes well over five hours, everyone will gripe about how slow play is killing the game.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2013

My gang will gripe about being edged out of the trip.

From Space Tug by Leinster, Murray