displease

Example Sentences

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In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

They do not want to be overly dependent on Chinese supplies, but they cannot afford to displease the Chinese government.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

Mr Mitsotakis said the decision had "tortured" him but he felt a "heavy responsibility in standing next to those most vulnerable, even if it might fleetingly displease them".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2021

Independent filmmakers, she said, are “not going to compromise and will show the truth” – and hence displease the Taliban.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021

Bobby had behaved this way in his teen years, displaying unforgiving impatience toward any of his young followers who chanced, inadvertently, to displease him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady