dashed

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Dreams of sun-soaked beaches, warm sand and sea air have been dashed, or least marred, by the wallet-busting reality of life in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

An aspiring doctor, he was among the hundred of thousands whose hopes were dashed when the government canceled this year’s national undergraduate medical entrance test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

The enigmatic coachman nearly knocked them over as he dashed up the stairs.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood