begrudged

Example Sentences

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All of this makes it strange to contemplate Pratt as a case of a man begrudged yet still watched for the same reason: his averageness.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2022

So are the Devils now begrudged in Denver?

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2022

He should not be begrudged a desire to be paid his worth.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2021

Bonds finished his tarnished career with 762, though Aaron never begrudged someone eclipsing his mark.

From Washington Times • Jan. 22, 2021

He had been able to bleed ten cents out of his mother for carfare home, although she had even begrudged him that.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole