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From the 70s through the tail end of the 90s, the sitcom’s predominant attitude toward the hassles of work was begrudging acceptance; another day, another dollar.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2018

Undoubtedly, Harry thought, watching him over the top of his own book, Malfoy was begrudging the time he could otherwise be spending in the Room of Requirement.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling