as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
a usage that is frowned upon by some grammarians
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Conversely, if moderates – disliked by the base but much more electable nationally – win, then Democrats stand to avoid a 1994-style blowout, and may even be set up for a 1996-style victory.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The treatment offers more flexibility and an alternative for those who dislike needles used in injectable medication.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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No less than a half-dozen GOP senators publicly criticized the Department of Justice for investigating Powell over Hill testimony last year about the Fed headquarters’ renovation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Frown (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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