dismay

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Hispanic leaders have expressed dismay at the allegations and several other organizations have canceled or altered planned events honoring Chavez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Insiders at the station say they have been deluged with emails and texts expressing dismay over Nexstar’s moves which eliminated a number of staffers with decades of experience and institutional knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Some activists have expressed dismay over Guadalajara's hosting of the World Cup.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The radical plans could be unveiled in full as early as Monday, when MPs return to parliament, and there is likely to be dismay at a leak during recess and half term.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

In horror and dismay, Taran cried out again to Ellidyr.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander