hold a grudge
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Newsom seemed not to hold a grudge, at least publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
As they acknowledged the negative impact of some fans’ invasive behavior, the YouTubers said they don’t hold a grudge.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
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
Wolff said it came as a "surprise" but that he did not "hold a grudge" against his friend and did not attempt to change his mind.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024
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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