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discontent

[dis-kuhn-tent] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛnt /


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Bass, a former legislator who served in Sacramento and Washington, is in the biggest fight of her political career, campaigning for reelection amid widespread voter discontent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Though club sources insist fan discontent wasn't a major factor in the decision to part ways with Slot, ultimately he had lost vast sections of the fanbase.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

There’s comfort in sitting and stewing in your discontent.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Some of the investor discontent was directed at Manifold, with just 82 percent of shareholders voting in favour of his election -- below the near-unanimous support typically received by directors.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The wave of discontent that was stirring the people was beginning to strike at the heart of that oligarchic society.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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