grudgingly
Example Sentences
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By now Lord Fredrick had grudgingly agreed to meet the soothsayer, for he had been roundly scolded by his wife.
From Literature
Ms. King grudgingly allowed production to proceed but swore “that she would never attend a performance, and would not promote the show, or be involved in any fashion. Never, ever.”
The then-Thai military ruler was shocked by the outcome, and wanted to attack Cambodia, but was persuaded by his diplomats to grudgingly accept the verdict.
From BBC
But there’s still one goal left, albeit one he talks about only grudgingly.
From Los Angeles Times
Asked to evaluate the deal moments after the Clippers defeated the Thunder in January 2024, George grudgingly acknowledged that the pendulum had swung toward Oklahoma City.
From Los Angeles Times
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