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grudgingly

[gruhj-ing-lee] / ˈgrʌdʒ ɪŋ li /




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Whether during the pandemic, or during the years of Brexit screaming matches, she was feared by some other politicians, and grudgingly admired by many more.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I gradually, maybe grudgingly, began to see the appeal of romantic fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Asked to evaluate the deal moments after the Clippers defeated the Thunder in January 2024, George grudgingly acknowledged that the pendulum had swung toward Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

She would do it coldly, indifferently, grudgingly, but she would do it.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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