bear a grudge
Example Sentences
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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
President Obama told a news conference he did not bear a grudge.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2016
Even if he should be angry with you, his passion passes soon over; and, if uncontradicted, he is never disposed to bear a grudge long.
From That Boy Of Norcott's by Lever, Charles James
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
