- present participle of grumble.
grumbling
Example Sentences
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But that doesn't mean there hasn't been grumbling going on.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Still, with a buyout looming over the company’s head and its largest investor grumbling, it’s hard to see cost-cutting measures as entirely free from the influence of private equity firms.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Group texts and chat apps have turned private grumbling into something instantly shareable, causing more disputes to escalate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But the move risks alienating customers who already may be grumbling about the complex array of ticket options when it comes time to book a flight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Fifteen minutes later, stomachs grumbling, they hopped off and bustled up the alley that would take them to the service entrance behind the Imperial Marquis Hotel.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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