complain
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Introducing the series, Obama declares, “We’re not perfect, we can be irascible, heady, selfish, cheap and, let’s face it, some of us will always find something to complain about.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
When he shows up in a Depression-era soup line, you just know he’s going to complain about the seasoning.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
But many residents already displaced as part of Hanoi's urban renewal drive complain they were paid below-market rates for their homes.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Likewise, he said, “I’ve never met David Ellison. He’s never had a comment about my show. He’s never called me to complain about coverage. If he tried to, it wouldn’t have an impact.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
This part of Daffodil Manor was freezing cold, and Ophie had often heard her mother complain that the rooms seemed to keep a chill even with a fire roaring in the hearth.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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