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Recent Examples of unpopular
The request will face an uphill battle and puts vulnerable Republicans in a politically tricky position, since backing it could be seen as support for the unpopular war.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The request could put vulnerable Republicans in a difficult position months out from the 2026 midterm elections if they’re forced to vote on additional funds for an unpopular war.
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Angela D. Greiling Keane,justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Congress’ rebuke comes as many GOP lawmakers grow increasingly concerned over the Administration’s handling of the war, which has had profound economic impacts and remains unpopular among Americans.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Buzz was so painfully unpopular in the US, Volkswagen took the 2026 model year off from selling it.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The request could put vulnerable Republicans in a difficult position months out from the 2026 midterm elections if they’re forced to vote on additional funds for an unpopular war.
—
Angela D. Greiling Keane,justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Congress’ rebuke comes as many GOP lawmakers grow increasingly concerned over the Administration’s handling of the war, which has had profound economic impacts and remains unpopular among Americans.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
24 June 2026
Buzz was so painfully unpopular in the US, Volkswagen took the 2026 model year off from selling it.
—
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpopular
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Expecting Women To Perform Emotional Labor Women are often expected to organize celebrations, mentor new employees, mediate conflicts, and provide emotional support—all tasks that benefit organizations but often go unrecognized in promotion decisions.
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When harm remains unrecognized as error, safeguards rarely follow.
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The circumstances surrounding the killings remain unknown.
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Ceremonies at the grave of the unknown soldier of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in Lviv have inflamed tensions with neighboring Poland.
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An unsung suburb of Houston, the city is named for nearby Rice University.
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Working alongside his daughter allows Vereen the unique opportunity to instill all of the values and lessons of the holiday into his daughter while working on highlighting the story of unsung heroes in Black history.
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Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.
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Of those, over 426,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates.
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The specific mechanism is unimportant.
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Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness.
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What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.
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What many people don’t know is that an earlier and more obscure stint during the administration of President Gerald Ford shaped him as a public servant.
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But there was a desire to sort of disappear and be unrecognizable and really push a character.
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When subtle interpretative differences compound over months and miles, your original vision becomes unrecognizable on the front lines.
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Early in his career, Tillmans began shooting for the British street style magazine i-D, creating portraits of the famous and unfamous, while also documenting club life and gay culture.
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Many famous parents have followed suit to protect the faces of their unfamous offspring.
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“Unpopular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpopular. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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