displeasure
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He also announced possible tariff hikes on Brazilian products, much to the displeasure of the Lula administration.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The dispute marks one of the sharpest confrontations between the two countries in decades and reflects growing displeasure inside the Mexican government over what officials view as escalating U.S. demands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and journalist Megyn Kelly, for example – have voiced their displeasure with him on several issues.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
During the traditional televised New Year's Eve concert, members of the choir and the orchestra as well as technicians wore golden pins to signal their displeasure.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
This word couldn’t fill us with more displeasure.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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