dislike

Example Sentences

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Investors tend to dislike large merger deals that include stock, because the number of shares outstanding increases.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

One can think Amy Madigan’s performance in “Weapons” was great and still dislike the film.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Capitalists may celebrate growth, but they dislike competition.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

A third cousin, a gospel-of-success evangelical pastor played by Topher Grace, is easy to dislike but a bit more difficult to despise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

One thing that didn’t change was Enoch’s dislike for his name, especially as other kids continued to tease him about it.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson