Too often there has been a polite acquiescence which either hid grudging acceptance or even worse, what is oxymoronically described as loyal disobedience. (faith.org.uk)
The modifications to the policy may bring grudging acceptance, though not happiness. (sciencemag.org)
But as I gazed around the gym at those students, I started to feel something that went beyond grudging acceptance for my new career. (edutopia.org)