dismayed
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Among other things, James was dismayed that the Writers Guild of America — which had separately sued to block the deal — hadn’t been brought into the negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Earlier this week, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said the circuit was dismayed by the advert, describing Good Good's initial handling of the controversy as "disappointing."
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ogilvie’s Connecticut Congregationalist peers would have been dismayed to see the fruit of Protestant evangelism turn against American independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Speaking exclusively to BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Russell said he would be "dismayed" by such a decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Kira was dismayed at the thought but she said nothing to her friend.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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