end in disappointment
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They’re now in the midst of six straight NL East titles, but a 2021 World Series title is the only time the postseason didn’t end in disappointment.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
Having won gold in 2012 and 2016, Jones saw her bid for a third straight Olympic triumph end in disappointment.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
But as it most often does, the process for most of Mr. Biden’s prospects will likely end in disappointment — and possibly some relief.
From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2020
On Wednesday, with the end of Griffin’s career in Washington a certainty, Gruden offered an elegy on the 2011 Heisman winner’s time as a Redskin, which started with enormous promise only to end in disappointment.
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2016
What are called love-matches always end in disappointment.
From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)
