disfavor
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The program singles out a list of industrial facilities for disfavor, setting a low threshold for the permitting requirements to kick in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
It was the stick he waved around the world to achieve his foreign policy aims, to show favor and disfavor, to offer or withhold exemptions to courtiers.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
That requires service members of all ranks to be apolitical, deferential, obedient, compliant, and silent, whatever the circumstances and without expectation of compensatory favor or disfavor.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2023
“Why would we read the Constitution to disfavor real property, though?” he asked.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Madame Semele adjusted the last of the crystal flowers on the stall and eyed the market with disfavor.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing disfavor
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