dismay over

Frequency: 7.84.2 per million words

Similar to 'dismay at', specifies the reason for the dismay, often a situation or issue.

dismayPREPOSITION

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over

Examples (10)

  • Brady made no secret of his dismay over his treatment.
  • There was widespread dismay over the government's decision to cut funding for the arts.
  • Investors expressed their growing dismay over the company's poor quarterly results.
  • She couldn't hide her dismay over the cancellation of her long-awaited trip.
  • I anticipate there will be considerable dismay over the new policy when it's announced.
  • He voiced his dismay over the lack of progress in the negotiations.
  • Environmental groups have shown great dismay over the continued use of fossil fuels.
  • The dismay over the unexpected team selection was palpable among the fans.
  • My deep dismay over the situation is hard to put into words.
  • The official statement reflected the committee's dismay over the scandal.