disappoint

Example Sentences

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It’s always possible a specific company could drop harshly if earnings disappoint.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"It just feels like we have both trophies, and I just feel immensely proud. And really, to be honest, I didn't want to disappoint Korea."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

After staging a strong recovery Tuesday, the industrials-heavy DAX index slides 1.2% in Germany, with Rheinmetall falling 4.3% as newly reported profits disappoint investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Not to be outdone by the album’s soaring musical ambience, Styles’ lyrics never disappoint, blending his penchant for witticism with pop-culture philosophy.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

I didn’t wish to alarm or disappoint him, so when he asked me questions like “What’s your view on carbon fiber stays?”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson