disfavor

Example Sentences

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Once a former U.S. ally, Noriega fell into disfavor after engaging in electoral fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“Hamilton was so in disfavor when he died that he was just in the wilderness,” says Vaill.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

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

"When I return with her heart, there will be years aplenty for all of us," she said, eyeing her sisters' hairy chins and hollow eyes with disfavor.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman