begrudging

Example Sentences

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But there are also other familiar faces including John C. McGinley as J.D.’s begrudging mentor Dr. Cox and Judy Reyes as nurse Carla, who also happens to be Turk’s wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Experts say this genre, dubbed "AI slop" by some critics and begrudging viewers, is taking over social media feeds.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

A series sweep over the A’s is the expectation, with a series win as a begrudging consolation.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

The Weimar Republic, the more tolerant democratic government that existed before Hitler, recognized the rights of trans people, though in a begrudging, limited way.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023

A champion of champions who would not eat frankfurters or fries from the hand of a begrudging host.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri