displeasure
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When she walked in the door, they confirmed Silverberg’s fears, immediately airing their displeasure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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
Discussing his displeasure with NATO, Trump said: "It all began with -- if you want to know the truth -- Greenland."
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
“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
A grimace of displeasure drew down his mouth.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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