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disfavor

[dis-fey-ver] / dɪsˈfeɪ vər /


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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

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

From Slate Oct. 21, 2025

But many individual investors also have the ability to press the eject button on stocks that they disfavor, all on their own.

From New York Times May 11, 2024

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

Madame Semele adjusted the last of the crystal flowers on the stall and eyed the market with disfavor.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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