complain of
Example Sentences
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Residents in Tuapse on Russia's Black Sea coast complain of toxic rain after a second wave of major strikes on the local refinery in several days.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Customers complain of language barriers and agents with inscrutable accents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Residents began to complain of an “unbearable” stench that they said caused headaches, nausea, and eye, ear and nose irritation.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
A subset of Lyme patients go on to complain of arthritis-like joint pain, fatigue, and neurological issues for years afterward.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025
"This wet has soaked my bones, and even my saddle sores complain of saddle sores."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
