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disappointment

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




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Disappointment from Broadcom’s earnings report Wednesday evening triggered the first wave of AI stock selling on Thursday, but the slide spilled over into early morning trading today.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Disappointment, worryingly for Frank, is becoming the byword for Spurs and his tenure so far.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Disappointment is a familiar feeling when it comes to Find a Grave.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024

Disappointment coursed through the visiting locker room at Ford Field, but players said they were proud of what they accomplished, and looked forward to next season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2024

I don’t want to see what I’m afraid will be there: Disappointment.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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