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has been grudging
  • present perfect progressive of grudge (3rd person singular).

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But far from leading the fight, his progress has been grudging and reluctant.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2019

Acceptance of the scheme has been grudging at best, and its future course is anything but certain.

From Time Magazine Archive