But then she meets a young Mohave boy, who, after initial resentment, becomes her first real friend.

By now, Xylina's initial resentment had become a certain grudging fascination.

She'd expected surprise, maybe some initial resentment, knew he'd melt eventually because he loved her.

They hoped that the one-year milestone last week might be a turning point away from the initial resentment and misunderstanding toward Muslim-Americans, and toward more acceptance into mainstream American society.

The general human reaction, after the initial bitter resentment, was the comforting belief that the Auld did not understand how their machines worked, any more than a child who switches on a television set understands electromagnetic theory.

Romana is initially haughty and somewhat arrogant, looking down on the Doctor (whom she considers to be her academic inferior) and responding to his initial resentment at her presence with icy put-downs.

After initial resentment Maurice decides to give Alec a sendoff.

After initial resentment, Josh forgave Annie and the two married.

Despite some initial resentment, she soon begins a love affair with him.