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uhn fay vuh ruhb lee

  • r  showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
    he reviewed the play unfavorably

  • Michelle Obama: 30% see her favorably, 35% unfavorably.
  • Sixty percent of those surveyed did not know enough about Matthews to form an opinion of him, while 21% said they view him favorably and 17% view him unfavorably.
  • Just 36% hold a favorable opinion of Reid, while 52% view him unfavorably.
News & Articles

  • Home builders are confident for a change
    WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- More U.S. home builders viewed business conditions favorably than unfavorably for the first time in more than seven years in June, a trade group said.
    June 17, 2013 - UPI
  • George W. Bush regains popularity
    By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com Former President George W. Bush is viewed favorably by more people than view him unfavorably for the first time since 2005.
    June 12, 2013 - UPI
  • George W. Bush back in favor? His ratings make a surprising jump.
    More Americans now view Goerge W. Bush favorably than unfavorably, according to a Gallup poll. It's typical for ex-presidents to see their ratings rise, but Mr. Bush's jump is significant.
    June 12, 2013 - The Christian Science Monitor
Quotes

  • Pat Boone in Jerusalem Post
    I always treasured the reputation I had - to be considered a square guy, but I winced sometimes when people compared me unfavorably to Elvis,said Boone. "Elvis's career seemed much more exciting, even though I was matching him hit for hit....
  • Steven Berkoff in New York Times
    They were scared of it because they didn't want to be compared unfavorably,Mr. Berkoff said. "But I was glad because I wanted a real actor."

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