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grievance

[gree-vuhns] / ˈgri vəns /


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The bishop claimed Rev McCartney's allegations were the result of a personal grievance over theological differences.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Speaking in generalities about institutions, the rule of law, and the inheritance of American democracy, he named no president and aired no specific grievance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The pending contract includes seniority and layoff protections, higher wages and outlines provisions for progressive discipline and a stepped grievance process, the Writers Guild Staff Union said in a statement Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It can be a competitor, a political ally or a stranger with a random grievance.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

And Guitar was becoming just like them—except he made no excuses for himself—just agreed, it seemed to Milkman, with every grievance he heard.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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