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hold a grudge

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“There’s no need to hold a grudge,” the admiral interjected.

From Literature

Newsom seemed not to hold a grudge, at least publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When it goes away, I won’t hold a grudge,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

As they acknowledged the negative impact of some fans’ invasive behavior, the YouTubers said they don’t hold a grudge.

From Los Angeles Times

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