resented
Example Sentences
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He’s long resented her inability to contain the frenzy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
The naughty boys who played on bomb sites resented the legend of heroism but took pride in capturing the flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
He says the absence of a father never felt like a void and he never resented his mum, Emily, or wished his family was any different.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
I’m sure Father resented his own daughter being such a distraction.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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