6 sentences with 'complained'

Example sentences and phrases with the word complained and other words derived from it.

« Still, England was at peace and James I avoided making demands that would provoke serious resistance. While members of parliament complained about his rule, there was no sign of royal rebellion. »
« There are a lot of Da Vinci's in that group," Chuck complained ruefully. And you can't turn a pig into a thoroughbred horse. // -Yes, but you can make the pig run fast," said his uncle to cheer him up. »
« My husband Milt complained that I spoiled him too much, but he liked it. And I liked to do it. It was a peaceful time, and I felt flooded with love for him. »
« Oil lamps produced a dull, flickering light. But no one complained. »
« Last year, friends of hers who did not know of Michele's ancestors complained that one of their sons had married a Jewish woman. They also told him that they had refused to meet their daughter-in-law and were making life miserable for their son. »
« When the news of the British occupation of the islands reached Buenos Aires, Governor Balcarce complained to the London government about the outrage, but no satisfaction was forthcoming. »
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