grievance
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There was no recalibration nor hint of strategic retreat, only chest-thumping and grievance.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
Instead there is always about him, in his public presentation, an air of grievance, of resentment, and a feeling of superiority—if you were a little brighter, you’d see it my way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The bargaining has focused on concerns about the growth and use of artificial intelligence, pay raises and “basic protections” like grievance procedures.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
The motive for the attack remains unclear, although local media reports suggest the suspect may have had a grievance with a teacher at the school.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
“I assure you we will address your grievance, but the first item on the agenda is the settlement of the Widow Cane’s property.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Vocabulary lists containing grievance
The Bill of Rights
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