complain

Example Sentences

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We parent as a team who spends holidays together and we will head to Coachella soon to complain about the bus lines amid total exhaustion yet again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, traders and shopkeepers complain that Hamas has imposed heavy taxes on goods and services – pushing up prices in Gaza even further.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Chemicals is one of the most important sectors in Europe's biggest economy but key industry players complain of high energy costs, onerous EU regulations and fierce foreign competition.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The official he first informs of this is plainly perplexed as to how such contact was made, but careful not to complain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Yet just the other evening Penelope had overheard her complain that the dressmaker refused to sew another stitch until paid the money owed her.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood