grumbled
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“We can’t hear a thing out there. We can’t see anything,” one man grumbled to the committee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Two decades ago, customers grumbled about U.S. airlines charging for checked bags, which was the start of all the unbundling that followed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
I grumbled and complained while Delilah instantly fell in love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
"They're showing them something that's no longer here," he grumbled.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
A few people grumbled, but I made it through the door and headed down the hallway toward home.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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