grudge

Example Sentences

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They could end up nursing a grudge that they paid $200 a night for a space that resembles a dingy roadside motel rather than a boutique experience.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The spat is emerging as a source of frustration in Congo, which already holds a historic grudge with its old colonial ruler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The crowd may also be less tense due to the likelihood of more neutrals buying tickets for an Olympic spectacle, rather than a potential grudge match.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

So you’d think he might have a grudge.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

“Nope. I’ve been preparing for this grudge match for a whole year. He’s good at psyching me. But not this time,” Ben said.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy