dismayed
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Tucci’s endearingly steadfast Nigel is finally applauded for his years of service to Runway, and I was dismayed to find myself rolling my eyes at how corny the moment felt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Warsh left the Fed in 2011, dismayed by the growth of its balance sheet in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
The merger effort had dismayed investors, who sent Netflix shares tumbling as much as 30%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Sanchez said she was dismayed that all of their efforts resulted in the proposed settlement.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
He looks at it, astonished and dismayed, and then quickly pulls it inside his sleeve.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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