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disappoint

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /


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And though the investment may disappoint, it’s a critical reminder that studios, even independent ones, will always prioritize their bottom line over the consumer’s interest.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

It was all because of the wind, which did not disappoint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But many customers gravitated toward the breaded shrimp, and executives didn’t want to disappoint them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The change “may disappoint certain investors who prefer the formulaic return framework,” wrote Siebert Williams Shank analyst Gabriele Sorbara.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Perfect A reminder of how unpopular I am combined with a reminder of how much I disappoint my dad, all rolled into one package.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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