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grudging

[gruhj-ing] / ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ /


























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The strikes have drawn grudging recognition from Russian military analysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Sir John Wolfenden, whose 1957 inquiry concluded that sex between men should be decriminalised, was a committed Anglican, and his recommendation was couched in grudging terms.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Many Western officials view Yermak with a grudging respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

I don’t know if the government’s grudging confession of error played a role in the full court’s decision.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2025

With his father’s grudging approval, Mohammed crewed on local fishing boats in the afternoons and evenings, and even at fourteen, after a full day of fishing miles from land, Mohammed insisted on swimming to shore.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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