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unhappy

[uhn-hap-ee] / ʌnˈhæp i /




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"In cases where a student is unhappy with the outcome of their appeal, they have the right to seek an independent review from the office of the independent adjudicator," a spokesman said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Its author, Gail Crowther, has a knack for finding new angles on unhappy literary women, including Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

There is an unhappy history between the two; apparently Becerra was not alone in drawing Rice’s ire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Vallejo also said he was unhappy with how much time Kouame was given in between points.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“May they learn that their family can be as happy or unhappy as they choose to be!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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