- present participle of complain.
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
They could almost be gathering for consciousness-raising and general complaining about the state of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In recent months, the company has faced criticism from users complaining that they were exhausting their usage quotas too quickly and having to pay high prices to continue.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
He was complaining about how he was being prohibited from adding another story onto his place.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It was thin and wet, and was complaining softly to itself in a low, continuous whimper.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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