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

Therefore Higgo, who said he dashed to the tee but was only captured on camera casually walking as he arrived, received a general penalty of two shots.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staff were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly dashed past armed security.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

I went through the exit and dashed toward the stairwell in the corridor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu