displease
Example Sentences
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The capacity of policymakers to make decisions that might displease the government is under increasing threat, the head of the European Central Bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
This change may displease some, but for those being vigilant about their health and would like more transparency about the food they are eating, it's a welcome change.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2023
They do not want to be overly dependent on Chinese supplies, but they cannot afford to displease the Chinese government.
From New York Times • May 31, 2023
“I had the honor of knowing a hierarch who did not hesitate to directly express his opinion, regardless of whether this would displease his interlocutor or even a section of society,” Anastasiades said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
When Perry asked Dick, “Know what I think?” he knew he was beginning a conversation that would displease Dick, and one that, for that matter, he himself would just as soon avoid.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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