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That can trigger jealousy or ill will if one partner seeks to “beat” the other’s performance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The ill will is chalked up to the idea that everybody hates a winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

And Hoekstra has signaled that there is still an abundance of ill will.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Feltwell said he holds no ill will toward the so-called Phillies Karen who ended up with the home run ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

“Mordred,” he said, “for dear sakes, hearken reason. Ye’ll be a brave hind and let it bide? I am the elder of ye, and can see what ill will come.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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