grumbled
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“I don’t want to spend hours in front of the fridge,” one French shopper grumbled on a recent Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 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
“I wish I could climb a rock,” she grumbled.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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