is grudging
- present progressive of grudge (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The author cites Roosevelt’s critics prominently, and his own approval is grudging and qualified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
However, overall global headcount has grown from 43,000 to 45,000 since 2023 and union sources say there is "grudging respect" for Mr Erginbilgic.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025
But that kind of institutional change is grudging.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
But Mr. McAuliffe’s deal deserves support, even if it is grudging.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 30, 2016
Now Erec and Mabonagrain, Guivret and King Evrain, and all the others run to meet them and salute them and do them honour, for no one is grudging or holds back.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
