hold a grudge
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Schneider’s videos of the Lego mission and the fallout have generated more than 25 million views—and he said he doesn’t hold a grudge against American Fork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The U.S. doesn’t hold a grudge against those who renounce citizenship.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
There are some less fluffy bits, yes; mentions of Candy’s capacity to hold a grudge and his almost uncharacteristic desire to enlist in the Vietnam War after high school come up.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Laver, the only man to win all four majors in one year during the Open era, described Stolle as "too nice a guy to hold a grudge".
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
When I arrived in Base Camp as a member of the Adventure Consultants group, not Fischer’s Mountain Madness expedition, Scott didn’t appear to hold a grudge.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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