disappoint
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Eala saw her bid for gold end in the last four to disappoint her throng of supporters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
If running dynamo Saquon Barkley has a bounce-back year, it’s going to be an enjoyable playoff-bound campaign, which, let’s face it, could disappoint some hardcore Philadelphians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
They added they were heartbroken to disappoint fans and were “especially excited” for Rodrigo’s fest “because it’s not just about music, but the greater mission of joy and community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"He's there, very sort of semi-routine. I hate to disappoint people. We would like to see the war with Ukraine end," Trump said in an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I hate to disappoint you, but I’m not Duke. I’m just Fred. I know I sort of look like Duke....”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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In the second scenario, the pace of AI adoption disappoints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
Hissey sees little risk it disappoints on FY 2026 guidance now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 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
And while I once thought what I wanted from her was this normal, everyday tone, now that I have it, the normalcy disappoints.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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Now, two years on, she told the BBC how she and her friends felt "overwhelmed" and "disappointed", comparing the atmosphere on campus to a "dark cloud".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
That is not to say Clayton, who at 25 became the youngest state party chair in the country in 2023 when she ousted an establishment-backed incumbent, has not at times been disappointed.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Young voters are routinely disappointed with the quality of representation that we’ve been offered,” Hunt said.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Should those hopes be disappointed, government bonds may lose some of their appeal to investors, the BOE warned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I try to squeeze Avery’s hand in case she’s disappointed, but her hand is too busy clapping to be squeezed.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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South Korea's Asian Games football captain called it "disappointing" after the country's flag appeared to get stuck during the victory ceremony following their win over hosts Japan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
But the real hero was Jackson, who led two scoring drives in a 90-second span—and played like a vintage version of himself coming off the most disappointing season of his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
While some posts expressed excitement at the support acts, many were critical of Manson's presence on the bill, describing it as "disappointing".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
In one of their most disappointing seasons to date because of the expectations attached, the Sparks go into the offseason trying to put the pieces together again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Mom said the art deco murals at Rockefeller Center were disappointing, not nearly as good as some of her own paintings.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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