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as in distresses
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as in disconcerts
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025 -
But the corporate chiefs also know that Trump is a vengeful man with the power to target anyone who speaks out against him, or any business that displeases him.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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If iron upsets your stomach, take it with a small snack.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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This upsets her husband, Paul, who has returned with his and Roxie’s two young sons.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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This nostalgic recipe never disappoints.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sales grow, but outlook disappoints The strength area of the new Planet Fitness at 226 Harvard Avenue in Allston.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Later that season, Eric humiliates Bill in front of their Pierpoint colleagues by insulting his work quality and Bill dies from brain cancer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thecla humiliates him by ripping his robe and tearing the wreath off his head.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Naples, though known for its geological instability and its organized crime, fazes them not one bit.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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His career just seems to be on an upward trajectory, and nothing fazes him, even the weight of wearing the Brazil shirt.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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When it’s not being used as extra seating, the back lets down, and the front pulls forward to create either a chaise or bed.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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For my money, the scene in the movie’s final five minutes, in which Harry lets down his guard and confronts Sally with his feelings at a New Year’s Eve party, is the most comic and romantic in any romantic comedy.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Chagrins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrins. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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