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discontent

[dis-kuhn-tent] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛnt /


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But AP-NORC polls show that discontent has been building among critical segments of the population over the past year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In the Backrooms, where unrest and discontent stretch on for miles, maybe more, we can be as dysfunctional as we want to be.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

“They are being punished for putting popular discontent into words that every Cuban understands,” said Fusco.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There have also been reports of discontent over bonuses at Taiwan's chip production giant TSMC, where AI demand has brought record profits.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

That is why there is so much time for the bubbling up of discontent.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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