discontented
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Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The ending is strong and satisfying and leaves you discontented in all the right ways, even as “Weapons’” spell lifts after you leave the theater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
Its logic is that if it can choke off external supplies, the RSF’s local supporters will become discontented and some of its units may defect.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2024
But it wasn't the fact that the book was getting adapted that left them feeling discontented.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024
“You ain give him a chance to say nothin,” observed one of the discontented women holding the sheet.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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