grudgingly
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His hosts, the writer Robert Penn Warren and his wife, Eleanor, didn’t own a set but grudgingly suggested that he could walk next door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
That could mean the biggest AI stocks won’t be afforded the luxury of patience that investors have grudgingly provided.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
The then-Thai military ruler was shocked by the outcome, and wanted to attack Cambodia, but was persuaded by his diplomats to grudgingly accept the verdict.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
But there’s still one goal left, albeit one he talks about only grudgingly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
“That means ‘little ship,’” Boris said, grudgingly showing interest.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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