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disappoint

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /


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Piccioli's first couture collection for Balenciaga certainly didn't disappoint, with the former Valentino man honouring founder Cristóbal's signature styles and shapes.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The final decision may disappoint you, but that does not mean your father acted out of line.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

And though the investment may disappoint, it’s a critical reminder that studios, even independent ones, will always prioritize their bottom line over the consumer’s interest.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

“We never want to disappoint our fans, and we know many of you will have made plans to attend this evening’s concert.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

If it had been anyone else, I would have been embarrassed by not having something more to offer, but there was something strangely pleasurable about having to disappoint someone like Quisqueya.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

He warns that if the AI boom disappoints after activity is pulled forward, it could result in an overheated economy and stagflation.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

"I wouldn't want to be a baker who disappoints her, but I can see her being very encouraging at the same time."

From BBC Feb. 14, 2026

History teases at a third possibility: Warsh succeeds as chair and still disappoints Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

Even if it disappoints some people, it’s the more important message to put out into the world.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 25, 2025

And while I once thought what I wanted from her was this normal, everyday tone, now that I have it, the normalcy disappoints.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

Quintero’s lawyer, Cameron Talley, said he respected the verdict even if he was disappointed by it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"I don't think they'd want to have me disappointed."

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Men aren’t the only ones disappointed in the president’s performance.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

In further government moves, former immigration minister Mike Tapp said he was disappointed to be leaving his role, adding he had remained loyal to Sir Keir.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Alexander started to cross out “books,” but Penelope looked so tragically disappointed that he stopped.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

"That Paris 2024 Olympics exit was disappointing but it was an eye-opener," says Lamboria.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“So obviously that’s disappointing because you throw a bullpen to continue to build up. So that was disappointing. But as far as worry, concern, we don’t have any of that.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

When the company published its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, it confirmed the disappointing results that it previewed last week in a rare move that erased about $67 billion in stock market value.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

"Sticking with the same budget level is disappointing," she said, urging ministers to introduce full details of the scheme's optional and collaborative funding pots quickly.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The last fact wasn’t actually disappointing, but a point of zoological interest.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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