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disservice

[dis-sur-vis] / dɪsˈsɜr vɪs /


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“He’s doing a disservice to the people that are on the front line, that rely on him and his colleagues to give them the parameters of what they can and can’t do,” Doyle added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Information Minister Mohammed Idris described the allegation, made by the AFP news agency quoting intelligence sources, as "completely false and baseless" and a "disservice to the professionalism and integrity" of the security forces.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s also a disservice to the beautiful, rich produce items that winter has to offer.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Are teens doing themselves a disservice by rejecting AI, or are they right to be cautious?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

You’re doing the Castros a disservice, particularly Mrs. Castro, who is worrying after her daughter 24-7, in prescribing this under siege, batten down the hatches mentality.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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