dismayed
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But her hedging has dismayed some former campaign staffers and supporters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Among other things, James was dismayed that the Writers Guild of America — which had separately sued to block the deal — hadn’t been brought into the negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
"A sad and reproachable series of events - which were thankfully concluded with the project permanently abandoned - for as much as we feel dismayed by them, should not overshadow this reality," Grafstrom wrote.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
While Mr. Blanche was Republicans’ whipping boy, their real target was Mr. Trump, whose recent interventions in Republican politics have dismayed them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Bran was as confused as he was dismayed.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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