disappoint
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Roblox stock is handed two Sell ratings after second-quarter earnings disappoint and guidance shows a worrying trend.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I’m typing this as I’m quite literally bawling my eyes out in my dressing room & it hurts me so much to disappoint you all.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Burnham has long been unusual as a politician - a leader who has managed to be popular in a time when politicians often disappoint and are sometimes despised.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
If free cash flow improvements disappoint, capital expenditures and the depreciation that comes with them will still “hit on schedule” and squeeze margins, Slok added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
If I didn’t press the button, the future would never disappoint any of us.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
He warns that if the AI boom disappoints after activity is pulled forward, it could result in an overheated economy and stagflation.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
If AI breakthroughs reduce computing needs, or if AI adoption disappoints the high hopes of investors, it’s terrible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
"I wouldn't want to be a baker who disappoints her, but I can see her being very encouraging at the same time."
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
A mixed bag of eye-catching imagery and formulaic writing, “Goat” disappoints because it follows every expected path toward a triumphant conclusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
But when it arrives, it too disappoints her.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
The ChatGPT-maker’s revenue disappointed some investors, although the company told them its growth accelerated in the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"We had a phone call the other day telling us the scheme had run out of money, and maybe there'd be more money coming in 12 months' time... we're disappointed."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
He’s disappointed his favorite book didn’t make the cut of our 101 best book club picks list, which served as the 2026 LA Times Festival of Books curtain-raiser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"They said they would give us something, but there's no proof. So honestly, we're a bit upset, disappointed."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
I’m disappointed, but I suppose it makes sense.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
“It’s an incredibly disappointing position to be in,” said Sean McBride, who co-founded the winery with his wife, Juliana.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are redoubling their efforts and rethinking their promotional deals after experiencing disappointing results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Reds also had a disappointing domestic campaign, finishing fifth.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Poland's Sulek-Schubert dropped to seventh after a disappointing start to Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In mid-1944, Groves addressed the problem of K-25’s disappointing output by scaling back the gaseous diffusion program.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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