Example Sentences

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You will be hard-pressed to find anyone who begrudges her absence from the celebrations; in more than seven decades of service, she has given so much.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2022

No one begrudges healthcare companies’ earning a fair profit.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2021

“We all understand how imperative the men’s basketball tournament is to the structure of the N.C.A.A. — nobody begrudges that, we’re grateful for that,” she added.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2021

Of course, no one begrudges Ohio State employees a raise if their employer is so painlessly able to afford it.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2019

He feels that Augustus begrudges him a few months' longer life, and he is angry.

From Mr. Scarborough's Family by Trollope, Anthony