grudging
Example Sentences
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The author cites Roosevelt’s critics prominently, and his own approval is grudging and qualified.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 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
However, overall global headcount has grown from 43,000 to 45,000 since 2023 and union sources say there is "grudging respect" for Mr Erginbilgic.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
Soriano said Becerra Moran was among the park regulars who expressed a grudging acceptance of law enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
“More like save me from bitter explosionists and grudging alchemists.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
