chagrin
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The Basque manager rotated his pack heavily, to the chagrin of players like Vinicius Junior, who was benched on several occasions and hauled off early on others.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
He drives most of the way before arriving at the treacherous Darién Gap, where he’s sidelined after falling into a thorny tree — but “they” save him, much to his chagrin.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
Much to Beijing's chagrin, those running many such scam centres are often Chinese themselves.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
When students turn to artificial intelligence to do assignments, it’s usually to do the work easier, faster and, to the chagrin of educators, with less brain power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
“Not those letters,” Corporal Whitcomb corrected, plainly enjoying the chaplain’s chagrin.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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