And whenever my mom complained about his failure to assume more domestic responsibility, he could honestly say, "I tried.

Some relatives were still complaining yesterday about the company's failure to inform them promptly.

Justice White has often complained about the Court's failure to settle conflicting interpretations of law among the lower Federal courts.

The bottom line, then, is that Mr. Bush's supporters have no right to complain about the public's failure to appreciate his economic leadership.

However, the format failed to attract many listeners, causing Trenton to spend much of the time complaining about the show's apparent failure.

Others complained about local departments' failure to share information with neighboring cities and towns.

Singers and actors complain about the previous evening's failure of Gregorio's most recent opera production.

The students also complain about the president's failure to deliver economic growth and jobs.

He complains about her failure to take him seriously: "Don't dance around me with jewel dust & klieg lights."

She also complained about the board's failure to use its remaining power to ease crowding.