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Discover LudwigThe phrase "complained for" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate the reason or cause of someone's complaint. Example: She complained for hours about the poor service she received at the restaurant.
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Neighbors have complained for decades about noise at Heathrow.
Neighbors have complained for years about the smell from the apartment.
"They complained for a day or two, but keep purchasing the same as always".
Its residents complained for years about a notorious open-air drug market to no great effect.
"The residents have complained for years – but Channel 4 has never listened before".
American Indian groups and others complained for years that the mascot was demeaning.
Residents have complained for years that too much traffic winds up on Rose Street.
However, publishers have complained for years about the impact of Google's use of their content.
To South African businesses, which have complained for years about over-regulation, it is a no-brainer.
He also complained, "For me it is incomprehensible why we all had to wait so long for this decision".
Lawmakers complained, for example, that Mr. Romney failed to observe the courtesies typically extended during events in their districts.
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