displease

Example Sentences

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In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

But a spokesman did point out that it does not exist to satisfy the F1 teams, and that every decision it makes in the sport is likely to displease someone.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021

Independent filmmakers, she said, are “not going to compromise and will show the truth” – and hence displease the Taliban.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021

His solution, which will displease purists, and plenty of impurists as well, was to do away with the dialogue altogether and put the music through a high-speed chipper.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2021

“Yes; to the last. But if I go on, I shall displease you by saying what I think of persons you esteem. Stop me whilst you can.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen