Sentence examples for a grudging start from inspiring English sources

Goldman's apology, for instance, was a grudging start but it may not be enough.

"The Sun endorses Liz Kendall, in a grudging sort of way," he tweeted.

First is a grudging three-star review for Des Clarke from Julian Hall in the Independent.

When confronted with abuses and misbehavior in the so-called "war on terror," government agencies start with denial, follow up with a grudging admission of missteps and then refuse to hold anyone accountable.

And for the first time, I sensed a grudging, loving rapport between Tom and Amanda.

Still, the win was important and heralded the beginning of at least a grudging concession.

It was a grudging endorsement, however.

Mr. Vidal won a grudging apology.

It is a grudging piece of writing.

A grudging, "market-based" energy grid.

He gives her a grudging respect.