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Conversely, the right has capitalized on this discontent, with figures like Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan gaining massive followings by addressing male alienation head-on.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025 -
The country’s economic situation is also grim, with rising fuel, food and electricity prices increasingly squeezing the poor and the middle class, exacerbating public discontent.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Apple, which makes around 90% of its iPhones in China via its manufacturing partner Foxconn, has been looking to move more production to India — though Trump has also voiced displeasure with that.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Trump has made his displeasure of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell well-known and threatened to attempt to fire him, even though the appointment to chairman has historically been protected from presidential meddling without cause.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew won his reelection bid Saturday, edging out two rival candidates who challenged the longtime incumbent over his handling of retiree healthcare and dissatisfaction with the status quo.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But now multiple families of girls who have already been displaced by a trans athlete at previous meets have spoken out against the federation, expressing dissatisfaction with the changes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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The best way to overcome a year of disappointment is, of course, to challenge again, which is precisely the thought on Arteta’s mind.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After a blockbuster offseason that included several win-now additions like Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler and Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have been a disappointment so far.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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If this is what FIFA had in mind when the governing body created the 32-team tournament, much to the initial dismay of players and clubs alike, well, so far so good.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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To the dismay of some, and the thrill of others, Bill Gates recently announced his decision to sunset the foundation in 20 years and distribute $200 billion of its assets – and his personal fortune – to achieve three goals: No mom, child, or baby dies of a preventable disease.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Crestfallenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crestfallenness. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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