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complain

[kuhm-pleyn] / kəmˈpleɪn /


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“How do we now figure out this transfer portal? Let’s not complain about it,” Close said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"It's really frustrating. It's always more difficult to complain about the referees when you have lost the game, but it's not good enough," said Bompastor.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Consumers are quick to complain about higher prices in the grocery aisle, at the coffee shop, and especially at the pump, where gasoline is heading toward a national average of $4 a gallon.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“A lot of people complain that the device in their pocket takes away their time from family and friends and the things that matter most,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

At least Clara couldn’t complain about him being late.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny