displease
Example Sentences
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The capacity of policymakers to make decisions that might displease the government is under increasing threat, the head of the European Central Bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But given that PSG only won the league by one point last season, that appears to be a risky strategy and might displease fans.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
They do not want to be overly dependent on Chinese supplies, but they cannot afford to displease the Chinese government.
From New York Times • May 31, 2023
Mr Mitsotakis said the decision had "tortured" him but he felt a "heavy responsibility in standing next to those most vulnerable, even if it might fleetingly displease them".
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2021
“I do not wish to displease the honorable gentleman, but I will not show what I have brought to anyone but the emissary.”
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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