It came grudgingly, inspectors said, and with no direct eye contact.

But if interviews at leading schools in three cities are any guide, change will come grudgingly.

The light came grudgingly, for the sky hung low in heavy cloud.

Still, evidence suggests that even in the state's largest city, change comes only grudgingly.

Respect has come slowly and grudgingly, but it is coming now.

When talking to Camby, one gets the feeling that his success inside has come almost grudgingly.

A few came grudgingly to work during the day, but none would remain through the night.

Only the rate cut had been widely forecast, and that was expected to come only grudgingly.

Despite this attempt to improve conditions, praise comes grudgingly, if at all, for officials.

It came grudgingly, as the earth clung tenaciously to its dead.