begrudge

Example Sentences

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No one — not your brother, who relies on you, nor your parents, who are long gone — should or, I hope, would begrudge you the time for your own passions and pursuits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

And who could begrudge the two sisters their happily-ever-after?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

I don’t begrudge some recognition for a series that dominated the pop culture landscape for its two-month run, but nominating seven of its regular cast members reveals a lack of imagination among voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

The cops last night were like, “We don’t begrudge you for saying ‘manifesto.’

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025

I know I should sleep, but I begrudge every second of waking time.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes