disservice
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“I’m not trying to do a disservice to these other kids, they want to be great, too.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Suraci stressed that large carnivores, like any species, have inherent value beyond the services they provide to human beings -- but said that failing to make the economic case would be a disservice to them.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
I don’t think you are doing her a disservice by passing on executor duties after she’s gone.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Relying on a trailer would be a disservice to your soul, not to mention that watching it would spoil a couple of key comedic bits and cameos that are best seen within their intended context.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“You do me a deep disservice, good lady. This gentleman is called Shadow. He is working for me, yes, but on your behalf. Shadow, may I introduce you to the lovely Miss Zorya Vechernyaya.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
I think one of the big disservices of the justice system, and I know it sounds odd, is its mascot.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2022
All This in the Name of Fashion New York City Ballet’s gala on Thursday night managed to do disservices to both ballet and fashion.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2012
One of the greatest disservices of “The Hurt Locker” is the impression that soldiers in Iraq were masters of their destinies.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2010
Public services were so badly administered that they were cynically called "public disservices."
From Time Magazine Archive
It is more profitable to attempt to balance its services and its disservices to the cause of women's suffrage.
From The Task of Social Hygiene by Havelock Ellis
"When you have truly been disserviced and are understanding about it, you might get a free upgrade. Honey is sweeter, and appreciated more, than crap."
From Time ● Aug. 21, 2017
