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resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt] / rɪˈzɛnt mənt /


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But the backlash against Xie's touring ambitions "reflects growing public resentment towards celebrities who are perceived to be 'cashing in on their online popularity'", says Xu, the academic.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Saying “no” to an invitation may cause resentment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

“I think what they’re doing is causing resentment among the people there,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

But he was able to eventually get to that acceptance to release some of the resentment, to release some of the anger.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

He gazed longingly at the food bowl and then turned to me with desperation and a hint of resentment.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

The secretary-general of the transatlantic alliance, Mark Rutte, told reporters on Monday that Trump had aired his resentments in a recent phone call.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

His focus strayed from rebuilding the moral and social foundations of struggling communities toward mobilizing their resentments.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

Looking too far into the past and too far into the future can exacerbate fears, regrets and resentments.

From MarketWatch Mar. 9, 2026

So far, the areas reclaimed by government forces have been mainly Arab, where locals had resentments against the SDF.

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

She had no gift for small perturbations, mean-spirited resentments, concealed envies, works of charity, faded endearments, ordinary friendly politeness, or day-to-day acts of kindness.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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