resented
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He resented yard work, and his job kept him too busy for the endless repairs.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
"I think he really resented how loved she was, and how revered she was, and how adored she was, and that was actually part of why he wanted to destroy her."
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
In a court brief, federal prosecutors allege the man who started the Palisades fire resented the rich and idolized Luigi Mangione.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
As Ms. Iritani explains, their success was resented, especially during the Depression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
He was certain they resented him because he seemed too good to eat with them now that he was squadron commander.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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