grinch

Example Sentences

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Signs like “Seat belts are in, everybody’s wearing them” and “Don’t be a grinch, let them merge” are to be phased out by 2026.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2024

I don’t mean to be a grinch; Christmas and New Year’s are worthy observations, not media distractions, but could the timing be worse?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2023

The Christmas grinch was as busy as ever.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2015

I seek the fun in athletics, so I’m not into constantly being the grinch burdening your sports experience.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2015

However, there's a grinch in the works: rival store manager Warren Clarke, determined to secure the most takings on the big day by foul means.

From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2012