as in dislikes
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
some guests tsk-tsked the fact that the bride and groom were taking selfies
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The Democratic Party dislikes charter schools.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
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Not everyone dislikes the variability.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Social media giants urged to tighten child safety after UK rejects blanket ban for teens.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Although many manufacturers have started rolling out alternatives containing less of the dangerous silica, the industry rejects assertions that the high-silica products can’t be handled safely.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Tsk-tsks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tsk-tsks. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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