displeasure

Example Sentences

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“I never signed off on that,” the president said in the Oval Office, expressing displeasure with Justice Department leadership, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

They are not the only fans to show their displeasure, either.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Three Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, issued statements expressing their displeasure with the investigation.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

At the time, Warner registered its displeasure over the lack of clarity around Larry Ellison’s financial commitment to Paramount’s bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

The three of them yelled their displeasure at him and did not go away.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack