displease
Example Sentences
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In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
This change may displease some, but for those being vigilant about their health and would like more transparency about the food they are eating, it's a welcome change.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 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
But now William no longer had the health to travel, and he worried that such plans would displease the NSA, anyway.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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