dashed
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“Hopes for a full rebound were dashed by volatility from tariffs, an extended government shutdown, and a late pullback in AI stocks,” said analysts for Renaissance Capital in a 2026 IPO preview report.
From Barron's
A cold health alert and weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, as forecasters dashed hopes of a white Christmas.
From BBC
It does not take much for English hopes to be raised swiftly, only to be dashed more quickly.
From BBC
While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.
From MarketWatch
While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.
From MarketWatch
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