disappointment
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Reifel's former boss, Police Chief Michelle Kott, told the BBC that while the department respects his decision, "I would be less than candid if I didn't acknowledge my disappointment in losing another police officer".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Tuvalu's prime minister voiced disappointment Friday over the island nation's fossil fuel holdings, after AFP revealed a trust fund for the climate change-threatened state had invested in oil and coal.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
After years of disappointment, a random eBay trawl turned up a surprise offer of the long-lost chocolate mints, with a notice for mint vintage items.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Tech looks set to lead the way south on Thursday, with investors showing disappointment over less-than-perfect Broadcom results.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Connor’s disappointment only lasts about two seconds, because our server returns to our table with a tray full of plates wafting delicious steam.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing disappointment
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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