bear a grudge
Example Sentences
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They also bear a grudge for the 10 years of brutal Soviet occupation of that country from 1979-89.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
It is a waste of energy to bear a grudge.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2022
Like Adam, she does not bear a grudge against Amazon, but she said the company could pay more attention.
From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019
Mr. Dees said he did not bear a grudge against the organization he helped power for decades, but that he was saddened that his critics “would go to extreme measures” to undermine his career.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019
It is unreasonable to be offended by acts or speeches of an insane patient, to bear a grudge or expect an apology.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
