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Depictions of the suburbs have long been a mirror for the nation’s discontents.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026 -
But the recent aggressive suppression of digital freedoms including a major internet blackout and the throttling of a popular messaging app has led to rare calls for public display of discontent.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fans have voiced their displeasure for the team’s underwhelming performance throughout the season, most notably during the first 11 games of the season before Harrison’s firing.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Mary Morgan, an organizer of the Wauconda rally, said people were happy getting to know there were feelings of displeasure with current events in a community that is known to be more conservative and Republican.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alberta, home to Canada's oil sands and a longstanding grievance over energy policies, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government, especially over issues like carbon taxes, pipeline regulations and equalization payments.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The fact that everyone was on the same page gave meaning to our presence, to know that Americans can peacefully display dissatisfaction about what’s happening in Washington and demand change.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Reaction to the verdict After the verdict, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stood next to New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry and expressed her disappointment in the verdict.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some fans are crying their eyes violet over their disappointment, while others are begging critics to get a grip.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Furthermore, some symptoms, such as anxiety, mood changes, trouble sleeping and overall discontentment with life, can persist for three to six months or more following the initial withdrawal period.—
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Further discontentment also stemmed from Fennell’s general spearheading of the project, given her affinity for the salacious and the fact that the pic is not billed as a modern retelling.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
13 Nov. 2025
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Much to the dismay of White Sox fans, the team’s home opener was delayed Thursday, with the game postponed a day due to the aforementioned weather.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Speaking to the Star-Telegram, Ledet expressed dismay at how her son’s case has been handled from the beginning.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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