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

“Him as killed your family. Us in the graveyard, we wants you to stay alive. We wants you to surprise us and disappoint us and impress us and amaze us. Come home, Bod.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman