grumbling

Example Sentences

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For all the grumbling and negative news, AI is making strides in the business world. surveys of CIOs and CEOs consistently show that companies plan to spend more on AI this year and next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Leto’s grumbling Brit-inflected baritone is an unrecognizable concoction of trilled r’s and plummy vowels — and the best performance he’s done in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The splash caused some grumbling in Santa Marta as some pointed out that France was not announcing new policy but existing pledges under a different title.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At the time, “Ohio” received criticism similar to the reaction to “Streets of Minneapolis:” a mix of grousing about rich rock stars capitalizing on tragedy combined with grumbling that the song just wasn’t very good.

From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026

He followed me out, grumbling like I’d asked him to muck out the stalls after the cows ate too much clover.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye