begrudging
Example Sentences
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The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
In the hands of Gilroy and Luna, “Andor” billed itself over two seasons as the begrudging rise of a revolutionary.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
Refusing, he drags a begrudging, living, Wolverine into his timeline in a bid to save the day.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2024
I want this to be a sort of begrudging connection.’”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
I left the shop wearing a pair of rubber boots so large my sneakers fit inside and so heavy it was difficult to keep up with my begrudging guide.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
