grouchy
Example Sentences
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A jubilant stadium, packed with Portugal fans, turned quiet and grouchy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
If you’re grouchy about it, I’m with you on Grouchy Island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
I do my own taxes, so I’m my own grouchy accountant, barking at myself to unearth various forms.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
As grouchy as Rick can be, he doesn’t seem like the type to lie, especially not to Chelsea.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
Even the two daughters left their grouchy mother and sat mesmerized by the fantastic tales.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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