grudging
Example Sentences
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It’s worth your time, your discomfort, your possible scorn and your weirdly grudging affection, maybe all at once.
From Los Angeles Times
On Monday, Mr. Ben-Gvir’s influence was underscored by his initial opposition to — and then grudging blessing of — Mr. Netanyahu’s decision to delay, at least temporarily, the divisive judicial overhaul that had led to widespread protests.
From New York Times
But he’s earned a grudging respect over the years.
From Seattle Times
Still, she nearly always managed to earn a grudging acknowledgment of her abilities from most senior scholars of the Egyptology establishment — and would, of course, eventually become a distinguished member of that establishment herself.
From Washington Post
The unfettered transparency earned the city’s police chief and other leaders grudging praise from Nichols’ family and law enforcement critics who said it should be a model for other police departments around the country.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
