disservice

Example Sentences

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Oppenheimer: When you’re writing anything based on fan expectations or giving them the happy ending all tied in a bow, I think you’re doing a disservice to the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

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

I feel like this does us a disservice and does a disservice to my mother to allow him to draw solely from the estate without contributing any of his personal resources.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 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 do me a deep disservice, good lady. This gentleman is called Shadow. He is working for me, yes, but on your behalf. Shadow, may I introduce you to the lovely Miss Zorya Vechernyaya.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman