displease

Example Sentences

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In this case—and however much it may displease conspiracy theorists—there is no mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

But given that PSG only won the league by one point last season, that appears to be a risky strategy and might displease fans.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Mr Mitsotakis said the decision had "tortured" him but he felt a "heavy responsibility in standing next to those most vulnerable, even if it might fleetingly displease them".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2021

His solution, which will displease purists, and plenty of impurists as well, was to do away with the dialogue altogether and put the music through a high-speed chipper.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2021

“I do not wish to displease the honorable gentleman, but I will not show what I have brought to anyone but the emissary.”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park