grumbled

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Some of the criticism may be filtering up to the president, who has grumbled that Iran is still throttling most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

In some ways, Gyngell told reporters, the Michelin stamp of approval was a curse: New customers arrived with expectations of luxury, then grumbled when they found shabby chic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Several conference delegates have grumbled to AFP about accommodation woes in Belem, with sky-high prices -- sometimes hundreds of dollars for a room -- topping the list of complaints.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Coming out of the City Ground on Saturday, along with frustration at a second-successive home loss, supporters also grumbled at the decision to award Sunderland the free-kick that led to the goal.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

“That’s because you cheat, Cem,” one of the other men grumbled.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm