* Complaining: "He grumbled under his breath about the long line at the coffee shop."
* Disagreement: "She grumbled about the new policy, but agreed to follow it."
* Expressing Displeasure: "The old man grumbled about the noise from the construction site."
* General Annoyance: "After a long day at work, she grumbled about the chores that awaited her."
* With Humor: "The dog grumbled and whined, but he eventually ate his dinner."
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