resentment

Example Sentences

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Mr. Blankfein contends that Goldman didn’t need government funds but was forced by the Treasury to accept them in October 2008, fueling public resentment of the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Let go of the grief and resentment and longing that you had for your father, for now at least, and get the job done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Major purchases tied to mystery investors have sparked anger and resentment in Malibu.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The Declaration of Independence was preceded by a decadeslong swell of resentment, incitement and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Instead, he found himself faced with growing resentment and dissatisfaction.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong