grievances
Example Sentences
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Promoting slum clearance and clean water while preventing adulterated food addressed popular grievances while offering competent, uncontroversial government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
As we talked, a young man approached and told Lopez he’d seen her airing her grievances on TV news.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But when you look at the document, it’s actually just a list of grievances against King George III. I think of the declaration as a breakup letter.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I wanted to air the grievances we had."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
He asked to hear all of our complaints and grievances, and listened very carefully, taking extensive notes.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
