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bear a grudge

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  1. Also,. Maintain resentment or anger against someone for a past offense. For example, They held up my claim for months, but I won't bear a grudge against them, or His grandfather was always one to hold a grudge. [c. 1600]


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It is a waste of energy to bear a grudge.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2022

"When I won, they were impressed and didn't bear a grudge."

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2020

Like Adam, she does not bear a grudge against Amazon, but she said the company could pay more attention.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2019

Mr. Dees said he did not bear a grudge against the organization he helped power for decades, but that he was saddened that his critics “would go to extreme measures” to undermine his career.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2019

Even if he should be angry with you, his passion passes soon over; and, if uncontradicted, he is never disposed to bear a grudge long.

From That Boy Of Norcott's by Charles James Lever

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