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discontent

[dis-kuhn-tent] / ˌdɪs kənˈtɛnt /


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The debate has been turbocharged by discontent with the reliablility of the existing Caledonian MacBrayne ferry network which serves the Hebrides and the Clyde.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

People don’t like it when their livelihoods are disrupted, and if unemployment goes too high, I don’t want to imagine how much discontent that could cause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Last week, Salesforce announced the acquisition of customer-agent company Fin for roughly $3.6 billion, further stoking investor discontent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

This discontent isn’t found solely among rural voters.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

While I outwardly express discontent about our lack of any real participation, I’m busy with my own agenda.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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