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bear a grudge



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They also bear a grudge for the 10 years of brutal Soviet occupation of that country from 1979-89.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024

It is a waste of energy to bear a grudge.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2022

Like Adam, she does not bear a grudge against Amazon, but she said the company could pay more attention.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

Mr. Dees said he did not bear a grudge against the organization he helped power for decades, but that he was saddened that his critics “would go to extreme measures” to undermine his career.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

Do not deny it," said he, with wonted impudence, "you bear a grudge in your heart to this Blanden and the singer.

From Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von