no hard feelings
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Cady, claiming no hard feelings, insinuates himself into their world, apparently friendly, apparently helpful, so that it’s not always clear what’s sincere and what’s strategy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
As if to prove there were no hard feelings, Mr. Scorsese cast Mr. Reiner as the dad of Jordan Belfort in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
He says there are no hard feelings towards the rest of the cast but he admits he did feel isolated during those moments.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025
But from the president himself on down, the folks here have been good about touching base afterward to make sure that there are no hard feelings.
From Slate • May 15, 2024
“If working here ever stops suiting your needs, please let me know. There will be no hard feelings, I promise.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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