disappoint

Example Sentences

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I did not want to disappoint, so two days later I joined the club for dinner at a local restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Good Friday derbies between St Helens and Wigan rarely disappoint and the final stages of this encounter were no exception.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s always possible a specific company could drop harshly if earnings disappoint.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

While I may have been quick to chalk “Tow” up to a “Whats going on with mycareer” moment for Byrne, I had faith that whatever came after wouldn’t disappoint.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

It gives me no pleasure at all to disappoint you.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro