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dismay

[dis-mey] / dɪsˈmeɪ /




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Chris Fields of Erlanger shared her dismay that the six-term congressman was not voting with his party.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Similarly, those in the media or the foreign policy establishment who profess dismay that China’s rulers now view the U.S. as a global equal are also failing to observe the obvious.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

This meant the area could become available for commercial use or redevelopment, to the dismay of campaigners.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Navarro watched in dismay in 2015 when Trump came down the escalator of the midtown Manhattan skyscraper that bears his name to announce he was seeking the Republican presidential nomination.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Groans of dismay and yells of triumph accompanied the exchange of loot.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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