resentment
Example Sentences
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Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
A remarkable dividend of the new approaches to crime and welfare, one with only anecdotal rather than social-science evidence, was a dramatic thaw in race relations, as fear and resentment abated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Brad Carlson described a "bubbling" resentment between his mother and aunt.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
These utilization challenges are important for you — after all, you don’t want to end up with a shock tax bill and a lingering resentment against your adviser or accountant.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
There wouldn’t be seeds of hope and resentment growing in the silence.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
Vocabulary lists containing resentment
Touching Spirit Bear
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Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) Tribute List
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