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unfavorable

[uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈfeɪ vər ə bəl /


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The poll also found that more voters had a favorable impression of Talarico than those with unfavorable views — 41% to 34%, with the rest saying they were unsure.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The New York Times reported that Chavez-DeRemer was under investigation by the agency’s inspector general, and that an imminent report was likely to be unfavorable toward her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Just 7% had an unfavorable opinion of him.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

March imports of copper ore and concentrate imports rose 6.6% on year, suggesting strong demand from domestic smelters, despite unfavorable treatment charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

During her first term in Congress, the Montana legislature changed the boundaries of its voting districts, and Rankin found herself in a politically unfavorable area.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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