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to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
the candidate tried to win over disaffected voters
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as in displeased
to make discontented
the troops were disaffected by the extension of their tours of duty
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Recent Examples of disaffected
Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The survey from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution is the latest sign of how Trump's grievances and conspiracy theories have reshaped his party — and whipped up its most disaffected, far-right elements.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
By Stephen Kearse Fight Club, David Fincher’s arch 1999 study of disaffected men, presents male rage as a subculture.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Navarro is known for her blunt and ruthless commentary, and she’s become an influential avatar for disaffected Republicans.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
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But Burchard’s inflammatory alliteration proved especially damaging by dampening enthusiasm for Blaine in New York among disaffected Democrats and Irish Catholic voters, Summers and historian Robert D. Marcus conclude.
—Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
The survey from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the Brookings Institution is the latest sign of how Trump's grievances and conspiracy theories have reshaped his party — and whipped up its most disaffected, far-right elements.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
By Stephen Kearse Fight Club, David Fincher’s arch 1999 study of disaffected men, presents male rage as a subculture.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Navarro is known for her blunt and ruthless commentary, and she’s become an influential avatar for disaffected Republicans.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
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Forbes also told the story of a disgruntled Florida golfer who bought the property next door and started his own club.Matt Craig, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Jets are a mess, not news to the thousands of disgruntled fans streaming to the MetLife exits throughout the second half.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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These discontented countries are among those Washington needs on its side in order to effectively diversify global supply chains, as the economics of new investment only work if there is sufficient demand in critical industries to make the necessary outlays worthwhile.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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The study also found something interesting: Happy workers do not work more hours than their discontented colleagues.Evan Edwards, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Progressives have blamed Harris' loss on a failure to turn out the base, arguing her strategy of campaigning with Republicans like former Representative Liz Cheney alienated longtime Democratic voters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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We might be largely alienated from the religion that spawned the all-consuming commercial hellscape that is the Christmas season, but if anything, that makes gay Christmas songs all the more resonant.James Factora, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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But there would be uproar at such an increase, with supporters already angered over Ratcliffe’s decision to unilaterally hike seats not yet sold this season to a flat rate of £66, with no concessions for over-65s or under-16s.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many universities found themselves in hot water for issuing statements about the conflict, which inevitably angered one side or the other.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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They are annoyed by the limitations and complications of finding recharging stations.Greg Petro, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Money can’t buy love Which brings me back to my point that some of the most resentful people in America right now seem to be angry billionaires.Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then all three lead actors show up, needing a safe haven of their own and resentful that they were left for dead.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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The South West is a healing mecca for artists and malcontent media sorts, new age travelers, purveyors of crystals and surfers seeking budget California on the beaches of the Cornish Atlantic.Crispin Hunt, Billboard, 22 May 2019
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But prominent leaders — not least, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany — warned that a jilted European Union would be in no mood to extend Britain a rewarding deal, lest other malcontent members take encouragement to go for the exits.PETER S. GOODMAN, New York Times, 23 June 2016
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But conservatives said they were enraged by the legislation.Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lina Khan has enraged corporate America.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Disaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disaffected. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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