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dislike

[dis-lahyk] / dɪsˈlaɪk /




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This was not the first game where boos have been at the hydration break, and the wave of dislike for them among fans appears to be gathering momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Investors in acquirers tend to dislike deals that involve issuing new stock, as increasing the shares outstanding reduces the percentage of the company owned by current shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

The more people dislike him, the more loudly announces he’s actually a deeply moral person, which is an obnoxious and off-putting lie that alienates people more.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Wall Street loves an ugly portmanteau, or jamming together of two words in a way that sows confusion, followed closely by dislike.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

“Mom doesn’t dislike the way you dress,” Dad said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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