disappointments

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As the country celebrates 250 years since independence, many Americans and immigrants know the daily reality of chasing that dream -- through countless disappointments and endless striving.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Lee, then, is left wondering if this is the true nature of mortality: a long pattern of disappointments, up to and including the moment you gasp your final breath.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The repeated disappointments do not seem to have done any real harm for now, the senior fixed income analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Celtic have had their share of final-day triumphs and disappointments since 1986.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

You’d think that Mrs. Baker would try to make up for the holiday disappointments of the Camillo Junior High kitchen over those three days.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt