unpopular

Example Sentences

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Senators still have time before they need to make unpopular decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The company’s AI models are relatively unpopular with U.S. businesses, according to Ramp data, and just a fifth of its monthly active users had used AI features as of March 31, according to the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

His first task was to help implement the unpopular Prices & Incomes Act, which sought to hold down wages to curb inflation.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

He faced an unpopular incumbent in Mayor Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

As a leader, one must sometimes take actions that are unpopular, or whose results will not be known for years to come.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela