begrudged

Example Sentences

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Absolutely no one would have begrudged Penix for turning pro, especially after four injury-riddled seasons at Indiana before his fully healthy 2022.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

All of this makes it strange to contemplate Pratt as a case of a man begrudged yet still watched for the same reason: his averageness.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2022

He should not be begrudged a desire to be paid his worth.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2021

Bonds finished his tarnished career with 762, though Aaron never begrudged someone eclipsing his mark.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2021

Then Wang Lung set himself robustly to the soil and he begrudged even the hours he must spend in the house for food and sleep.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck