dislike

Example Sentences

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Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

One can think Amy Madigan’s performance in “Weapons” was great and still dislike the film.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

A third cousin, a gospel-of-success evangelical pastor played by Topher Grace, is easy to dislike but a bit more difficult to despise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

It is also possible that some voters will dislike any whiff of disloyalty and division and express themselves accordingly.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Or maybe I did, and that’s why I dislike the food so much.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen