complain
Example Sentences
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Edwards said he was "amazed" by the reaction, adding: "I guess a big part of British culture is to complain about the post or trains being late, so it rings true for so many."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Similar to buying fire insurance, people complain about a hike in their premiums, but in that case, they hope and pray they won’t ever need to make a claim.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Job seekers who walk through his door these days often complain about not getting any responses to their applications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In 2016, near the height of her pop fame, her husband began to complain she was charging too much on the credit card account.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“Well, you did complain to them last time that they took too long,” Mom reminded him.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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"The Railway Train" by Emily Dickinson
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