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chagrin

[shuh-grin] / ʃəˈgrɪn /




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We have, as Melton notes much to Spaeny’s chagrin, “caught a vibe.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Shrinking revenue adds to the chagrin of Treasury investors.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

To my chagrin but not my surprise, no one else in the theater came with their tail tucked between their legs, covered by a trench coat.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

When a Kentucky constitutional convention finally did meet, it was dominated by conservatives who actually strengthened the proslavery laws, to Clay’s chagrin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

There is no official media coverage of gleanings, much to the chagrin of the more publicity-minded scythes.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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