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disfavor

[dis-fey-ver] / dɪsˈfeɪ vər /


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The program singles out a list of industrial facilities for disfavor, setting a low threshold for the permitting requirements to kick in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

That harm is firmly anchored in a branch of privacy law that has long been recognized, but has fallen into disfavor in recent years.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

That requires service members of all ranks to be apolitical, deferential, obedient, compliant, and silent, whatever the circumstances and without expectation of compensatory favor or disfavor.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2023

“Why would we read the Constitution to disfavor real property, though?” he asked.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Love Life’s introduction admitted, “The profession of mediumship … was under the ban of public disfavor and suspicion.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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