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disgruntled

[dis-gruhn-tld] / dɪsˈgrʌn tld /


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Ekaterina Mizulina, the head of Russia's state-sponsored internet censorship watchdog, said in December she had received "63,000 emails" from disgruntled schoolchildren and parents commenting on the ban.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At one point they suggested it might be disgruntled opponents of the military junta which had seized power the year before.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With the program in full-blown crisis, Bilton spent the rest of the week attempting to calm the waters and retain the disgruntled correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

If being an American of approximately liberal inclinations in the 21st century seems to require constant public apologies, some disgruntled Yanks actually are exploring their escape options.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The little animal’s noise fell away to an occasional disgruntled squeak, but he ran from shoulder to shoulder to keep watch on the cat.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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