unpopularity

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After World War II, the American military was more professionalized, and by the 1970s, the unpopularity of the Vietnam War made military school less appealing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Ironically, the U.S. was already in a good and improving position in Iran, thanks to the regime’s domestic unpopularity, Mr. Trump’s sanctions, and U.S. and Israeli suppression of its nuclear program and air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

One of his first initiatives is an audit of battlefield losses -- ranking commanders based on casualty levels, in an attempt to address high levels of desertion among rank-and-file troops and the unpopularity of mobilisation.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, and the unpopularity of President Donald Trump among Democratic voters could both be driving the Democratic turnout, Engle said.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Florence had scarcely ever spoken to her before she arrived at this merciful unpopularity; but Elizabeth had noticed Florence.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin