unpleasant
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In real life, he prefers to delegate the unpleasant task to an underling.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The good news about lactose intolerance is that while the symptoms can be unpleasant, the condition itself poses no long-term health risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
As unpleasant as his job might be at the moment, Harbaugh is ostensibly safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
"People talk about individual unpleasant situations in everyday life much more often," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
In a strangely kind voice, the principal says, “Please don’t make this any more unpleasant than it already has to be.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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