dashed

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The expectation was that Rome would see its deficit below three percent in 2025, but an economic slowdown late last year dashed such hopes.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

More than 65% of the Los Angeles hotels responding to the survey reported dashed expectations, the association said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It led to the US tightening sanctions against his brother Fidel Castro's regime, and dashed any immediate possibility of dialogue between Cuba and US President Bill Clinton's administration.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Cat and Harriet dashed along the shore, chasing the funny little ghost crabs.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn