unpopular
Example Sentences
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Against that backdrop, it would have been very surprising indeed if the replacement of the deeply unpopular Sir Keir by the relatively popular Burnham had not given Labour a short-term boost.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Burnham succeeded the unpopular Keir Starmer, ousted only two years after he led Labour to power in a landslide election victory.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
But it became unpopular, and Congress returned to standard time later that year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The moves were unpopular in the clubhouse, drawing angry rebukes from Red Sox players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Knowing this, in the future you might well choose only to dine in unpopular restaurants.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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