discontent

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The protests were rare public displays of discontent by a populace that’s endured Western-imposed economic sanctions and a sclerotic, corruption-riddled economy that has hobbled much of this oil-rich country of 93 million into poverty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The weak economy is one reason for voter discontent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Council President and chairman of the talks Costa added to the chorus of discontent, describing Hungary's actions as "completely unacceptable".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged in an X post "the discontent our people feel because of the prolonged blackouts" after the early March outage.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He wore a hunting shirt and a look of discontent; his girl was perhaps sixteen, and regarded us with distrust.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson