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Professional investors who spoke with MarketWatch recounted examples where expectations were dashed by actual returns.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
He owned his portrayal of Gurney Halleck in “Dune” so completely that nobody blinked when he dashed into a battle scene bellowing mightily while clutching a pug, of all things.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
After having its hopes dashed for a more ambitious deal last year in Brazil, the European Union is setting its sights low for next month's COP31.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
On Aug. 26, the alert mechanism failed again and the dam was dashed to pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ivan dashed in, looking around the huge room.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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