discontented
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Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
A marvelous Rhea Seehorn stars in the Apple TV sci-fi series, which explores the nature of happiness and an individual’s right to be discontented.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
Ministers have attempted to soften the impact of the welfare changes, but many Labour MPs remain discontented with the package of benefits reforms.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
But it wasn't the fact that the book was getting adapted that left them feeling discontented.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024
Something had told him already that Alice was discontented with her looks.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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