He grudgingly agreed to have a drink in a hotel close by. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent. From Dictionary.com.
If the Clinton campaign is finally accepting this reality too, however grudgingly, that is some progress. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Campaign Calls For 50-50 Split Of Michigan Delegates] Reference
Anna tried to recall the general rules Brill had given " grudgingly " at breakfast. From Wordnik.com. [The Soprano Sorceress]
The Spectator, known for its accuracy in royal reporting, claims the queen has "grudgingly" approved the match. From Wordnik.com. [Newsmakers] Reference
"grudgingly" is opposed to "a cheerful giver" (Pr 22: 9; 11: 25; Isa. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
It is a half hearted piece that has 'grudgingly' printed all over it. From Wordnik.com. [small dead animals] Reference
So Netanyhu hasn't "grudgingly" accepted this solution, he's offered it himself. From Wordnik.com. [Tundra Tabloids.......] Reference
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said over the weekend that he would "grudgingly" support Prop. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
Let's be very clear, the comment that I "grudgingly" accepted gangs is way off base and contrary, as usual, to the facts. From Wordnik.com. [Blogtimore, Hon]
They agreed "grudgingly" reports said, and came after many months of shuttle diplomacy from US Middle East envoy George Mitchell. From Wordnik.com. [BBC - Ouch] Reference
The ANC "grudgingly" called a media briefing to respond to allegations made by Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) general secretary. From Wordnik.com. [News24 Top Stories] Reference
Happily or grudgingly, everyone ran with the story. From Wordnik.com. [Rick Horowitz: The Shirley Sherrod Story: Breitbart Plays the Media Card] Reference
And gradually, even grudgingly, they found their cause. From Wordnik.com. [Shadowland: The Rap on Freedom] Reference
Still, he removed those offending traits -- grudgingly. From Wordnik.com. [Star Appeal] Reference
In the end, the Muslims only grudgingly accepted the deal. From Wordnik.com. [Shipping Out] Reference
"To tell you the truth, we covered it grudgingly," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Your Show Of Shows] Reference
Some economists have grudgingly, if obscurely, conceded error. From Wordnik.com. [Economists Out to Lunch] Reference
So far the military has cooperated only grudgingly with the investigation. From Wordnik.com. [Shadow Of A Coup] Reference
Now, the industry is about to throw open its grade book, albeit grudgingly. From Wordnik.com. [Learning The Score] Reference
From the Future Studio show, she grudgingly allowed the sale of two small quilts. From Wordnik.com. [Peter Clothier: Quilts] Reference
The tatami trade is trying, grudgingly, to accommodate the trendy, consumer world. From Wordnik.com. [Is It Ta-Ta To Tatami?] Reference
Salinas's Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) is only grudgingly sharing power. From Wordnik.com. [Mexican Standoff] Reference
I grudgingly agreed, and a few hours later Jeremy and his parents were on my doorstep. From Wordnik.com. [If Schools Could Pick Their Students...] Reference
Now we are grudgingly conceding the need to overhaul these formerly sacrosanct programs. From Wordnik.com. [Getting Serious] Reference
Brazilians once grudgingly accepted that the ruling classes would line their own pockets. From Wordnik.com. [The Money Of Collor] Reference
The First Lady made these admissions grudgingly, belatedly -- and they were found wanting. From Wordnik.com. [Lawyering The Truth] Reference
Finally, grudgingly and nervously, I embarked on what I hoped would be a one-time mission. From Wordnik.com. [A Secret Mission On the Streets] Reference
Republicans pine for him; even many Democrats grudgingly grant Reagan the president's greatness. From Wordnik.com. [The Book On Reagan] Reference
Last week the company extended its fire sale into the new year, and Ford is grudgingly following. From Wordnik.com. [Zero-Sum Game] Reference
Kuwait's reinstalled royal rulers are jousting with opponents, yielding political ground only grudgingly. From Wordnik.com. [One Year Later] Reference
The masters of other people's money are grudgingly coming to the realization that the economies of the U.S. From Wordnik.com. [Err On The Side Of Caution] Reference
Most MREs are grudgingly reconciled to the idea of Aristide's return, though they certainly don't trust him. From Wordnik.com. [Looking Out For Their Own Skin] Reference
Indeed, Roh deserves much credit for Korea's newly healthy state, something even his enemies grudgingly admit. From Wordnik.com. [The Road of No Return] Reference
Well, that's been more elusive, bestowed only grudgingly by those who simultaneously respect, detest and envy him. From Wordnik.com. [Murdoch, Ink.] Reference
Busy at work on my computer, I grudgingly headed to the calamity, expecting to offer a brief but effective helping hand. From Wordnik.com. [When Nature is Nurture] Reference
In almost every case, the administration comes to multilateralism grudgingly, reluctantly, and with a transparent lack of sincerity. From Wordnik.com. [The Arrogant Empire] Reference
Amazon initially fought back when publishers demanded they re-negotiate their eBook deals, though in the end, they grudgingly agreed. From Wordnik.com. [eBook Pricing Deals May Violate Antitrust Laws; CT Attorney General Launches Investigation] Reference
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