complaining

Example Sentences

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Caitlin Clark is tarnishing her legacy by constantly complaining about fouling, fighting with her coach and pushing backlash against media covering her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But Leclerc said his accident was more to do with problems with the Ferrari's brakes, about which he has been complaining for the past two races.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

When the whistle blows for the first kickoff, expect the complaining to stop and the cheering to start.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

So stop complaining and just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She’s wearing a pretty dress the color of grape juice, and before we got here, she kept complaining that the dress was showing all her “rolls,” even though I told her she looked awesome.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist