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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

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

The irony of this volte-face isn't lost on many Kiwis, but you'll find few here who still bear a grudge.

From BBC May 23, 2018

It was just what might have been expected of Minghal, as indeed of any other Pathan who happened to bear a grudge against a fellow-countryman.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

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