bear a grudge
Example Sentences
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It is a waste of energy to bear a grudge.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2022
"When I won, they were impressed and didn't bear a grudge."
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2020
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
One middle-watch, Mister Ned comes for'ard by the booms to me, and says he, "Well, Bob Jacobs, you don't bear a grudge, I hope!"
From The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art. by Various
