disappoint

Example Sentences

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"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

"It is very embarrassing to disappoint the home crowd," said Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“You keep focusing on whether or not you’ll disappoint all these people,” I said.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi