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Discover LudwigThe phrase "starts complaining" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to describe when someone begins to express dissatisfaction about something and to indicate that the complaining is ongoing. For example: When the teacher asked him to turn in his assignment late, he started complaining about how unfair the policy was.
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How long till she starts complaining about missing her kids?
At first mention of the bowl, he starts complaining of sharp pains.
"It becomes a problem when your neighbor starts complaining," he said.
Next time someone starts complaining to me about "food poverty", I will lead them to the nearest camel toe!
When Ralph Nader starts complaining about the Corvair, G.M. hires private detectives to dig up dirt on his private life.
And when Mr. West got to the spot in his song "Clique" where, he said, he usually starts complaining and justifying himself, he instead touted his artistic independence.
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The neighbors started complaining".
"I'd start complaining".
"Maybe I should start complaining about fouls.
One bloke started complaining about his wife.
Soon afterwards customers started complaining about rocketing power bills.
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