discontent
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COGE’s tightening of New York City’s belt could instill similar discontent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
"What began as the 'Flamingo Revolution' has sparked widespread public discontent," protester Alketa Ademi told AFP.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
For England, a winter of discontent has bled into the heat of the summer.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
This discontent isn’t found solely among rural voters.
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026
It started off as a rumbling of discontent, bubbling over into a chorus of outrage on Cap’s behalf.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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Vocabulary lists containing discontent
Power Prefix: dis-
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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Of Mice and Men
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