Example Sentences
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In her 2019 memoir, “Where the Light Enters,” Jill contrasts Joe’s capacity for forgiveness with her proclivity toward grudges, how she recalls “every slight committed against the people I love.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
But he's also very loud and he does bear grudges: he will undoubtedly continue to swing punches at OpenAI and attempt to embarrass it from his social network X.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
As for Cornyn, perhaps Trump still harbors grudges for various heresies over the years.
From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026
The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
The politics of teenage grudges are very complex.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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