dashed

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The expectation was that Rome would see its deficit below three percent in 2025, but an economic slowdown late last year dashed such hopes.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I dashed to the ship’s music hall for the 9:30 word-search challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

More than 65% of the Los Angeles hotels responding to the survey reported dashed expectations, the association said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I dashed for the door, then stopped, my flesh crawling.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom