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disservice

[dis-sur-vis] / dɪsˈsɜr vɪs /


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Depriving yourself of that joy — especially during a time when there’s already less daylight and more gloom — is simply a disservice to your overall well-being.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Look at it this way: Using your inheritance to enhance your quality of life and create memories is not doing them a disservice.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

“Did we do Justin a disservice or whatever word you want to put it?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Comparing Starc to Mitchell Johnson might feel like a disservice to the former, given he has the better career record than his fellow left-armer.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

You’re doing the Castros a disservice, particularly Mrs. Castro, who is worrying after her daughter 24-7, in prescribing this under siege, batten down the hatches mentality.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin