grievance

Example Sentences

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She added St Clair would be "vigorously defending" her case in New York and that "any jurisdiction will recognise" the grievance.

From BBC

These high-profile cases have given voice to widespread grievances that often go unheard.

From BBC

Iranian officials initially acknowledged the economic grievances that sparked the unrest in late December.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not because racism has disappeared, and not to soothe the sensitivities of white America—but because grievance has become a shield protecting predators within our own communities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Open debate helps people share grievances and organize collective action, from protests to campaigns.

From Salon