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grievance

[gree-vuhns] / ˈgri vəns /


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It sounded, in 2004, like a man with a grievance and a half-built rocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Musk "has a responsibility, everyone in public and civil life has a responsibility to call for calm and not to stoke grievance or hatred... that puts vulnerable people and our communities at risk," Turley said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The bishop claimed Rev McCartney's allegations were the result of a personal grievance over theological differences.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That agreement resolved a union grievance addressing what the union regarded as administrative overreach and inattention to employees mired in lengthy investigations and disciplinary proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

While wiping at his clothes, my father spoke kindly to the man and ended by resolving his grievance.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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