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disappointment

[dis-uh-point-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /




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That leaves little room for disappointment, but the valuation could stay elevated if the company keeps delivering.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

All that weekend, I can’t shake the look of disappointment on Paul’s face, can’t stop feeling like I’d broken the invisible contract between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"Obviously, first and foremost, it was absolute disappointment," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

He pushed his palms against his eyes to fight his tears of disappointment and heartbreak.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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