as in careful
said, done, or given in an unwilling or doubtful way
Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community. He has earned the grudging admiration/respect of his rivals.
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Recent Examples of grudging
Kate Aurthur, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
As the two come to a stalemate, a grudging respect passes between Sammo and Donnie.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Against this history of grudging toleration, the Kremlin’s turn to comprehensive censorship since the invasion of Ukraine is striking.
—Daniel Treisman, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
The critical mission must be to identify which pick for running mate would create fervor — not just mild approval or grudging acceptance.
—Michael Cozzillio, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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But toward Schroeder, Vanderpump seemed eventually to offer her a grudging appreciation.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 9 Aug. 2024
As the two come to a stalemate, a grudging respect passes between Sammo and Donnie.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
Against this history of grudging toleration, the Kremlin’s turn to comprehensive censorship since the invasion of Ukraine is striking.
—Daniel Treisman, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
The critical mission must be to identify which pick for running mate would create fervor — not just mild approval or grudging acceptance.
—Michael Cozzillio, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grudging
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And Villanelle has very begrudging respect for this woman.Dan Snierson, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
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Philadelphia needs its rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz, to post 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week, because there is no running the ball against the Ravens, who have the most begrudging ground defense in the league.DAVID WHITE, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2016
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Although the upfront cost may be higher than a monthly subscription, the lifetime license makes Office 2021 a more economical choice in the long run. Don't miss this budget-friendly productivity solution while the price has dropped.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
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This moment is so effective because Ford is so economical with his emotions.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Though covetous of certain products, trends surrounding brands are often a flash in the pan, according to Casey Lewis, Gen Z consumer analyst and author of the viral After School newsletter.BYSasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
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All regard Cuba with the covetous memories of former lovers—longing mingled with knowledge of the island’s practical side, its transactionalism.Jon Lee Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mills pleaded guilty to using excessive force and not intervening, as well as to conspiracy by withholding information from his supervisor, along with civil rights and conspiracy charges.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In summary, some retirees can fulfill their entire tax obligation by estimating their tax burden and withholding the appropriate amounts from their various sources of retirement income.Ty Bernicke, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Our glorious two-episode streak free from resentful veteran detectives is over, but Elsbeth and Kaya’s work is not!Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Depressed and resentful in the wake of his cancellation, Oscar catches a glimpse of Rebecca, once a major movie star, at a Paris café.Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Generalizing positivity in all situations can lead to denying or downplaying real emotions or even logical counterarguments to a superficially optimistic perception.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Restricting a woman’s right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is the same as denying her control over her own body.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Grudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grudging. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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