resent
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That Europeans and Canadians resent being spoken to in this way is self-indulgent on our part.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Second, if she outlives him, I assume his children might resent her, since that could tie up a sizable portion of their inheritance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Do any Swedish people resent you for not singing in Swedish?
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
This isn’t solely because we perceive celebrities these days as more detached; we resent the seemingly substantial advantage celebrities confer when supporting our adversaries.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025
I was never the one paying for the room, but still, I resent being made to feel guilty for requesting a service an expensive hotel is generally expected to perform.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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