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The phrase "at first complaining" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe an initial state of expressing dissatisfaction or grievances before a change occurs.
Example: "At first complaining about the long wait, she eventually found the experience enjoyable."
Alternatives: "initially grumbling" or "first expressing discontent"
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People are made for walking, but we are not very good at it; our backs and arches, like querulous cabinet ministers, at first complain and then resign.
The Greek-Cypriots' new president, Tassos Papadopoulos, at first complained that the latest UN compromise did not adequately address his people's grievances.
When asked about the past year of military rule, most people here at the bazaar first complained about rising prices for sugar and other basic commodities.
Women with pain, lymphedema, and neurotoxicity said that their doctors did not provide care for adverse effects at follow-up when they first complained about the symptoms.
Mrs Bridgman said she first complained about bullying at the hospital in late 2011, while she was still working.
Councils first complained.
AT&T first complained about the ads back in October, saying they were misleading.
The idea Letterman came up with was for him to be seen alone at first -- complaining about being at the worst Super Bowl party ever -- then to be seen in a two-shot with Winfrey as he had been in 2007, with her telling him to be nice.
"At first, they complained that there was no money to save.
At first, Netanyahu complained that the kidnappers could have come from territory patrolled by the Palestinian Authority.
At first I complained, so she made me read my gratitude list to her on the phone.
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