begrudgingly

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Recent Examples of begrudgingly The isotopes that make up radiopharmaceuticals are just as virulent as the beam radiation patients have begrudgingly tolerated for decades. Allison Deangelis, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 Pentagon press briefings were held regularly during past US conflicts, and military leaders often expressed respect (even if begrudgingly) for the media’s role and responsibility to inform service members, their families and the rest of the country. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 In the show, Kyle Chandler plays Hal Jordan, an ornery Green Lantern who is begrudgingly training his upstart protégé (Aaron Pierre). Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026 Firstly, the planetary backspin is in Cancer, a zodiac sign that is begrudgingly stepping out of its comfort zone, forcing us all out of our safety nets. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026 The county changed a deal late into its agreement process in December for a $240 million Costco distribution facility in Rock Hill, which the city begrudgingly approved to keep the deal alive. John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026 Who’s to say international futbol isn’t ready to begrudgingly welcome a new epoch in the sport, and that is might be led by a host nation that proves itself a sleeping giant awakened? Greg Cote june 22, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 In addition to Bruce, Peter also ends up seeking help from Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal), who begrudgingly aids the superhero on his quest. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrudgingly
grudgingly
Adverb
  • The department, after criticism from the judge for sloppy legal work, grudgingly withdrew the subpoenas last month.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The president has even admitted, however grudgingly, that only Congress can create new election standards.
    James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

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“Begrudgingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrudgingly. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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