disappointment
Example Sentences
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"Bolivia will provide us with a feel for South American opposition, and will no doubt give us a stern test as they recover from the disappointment of defeat in the World Cup play-offs."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
But where their previous schools saw disappointment, May saw a potentially unstoppable tandem that needed a change of scenery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya echoed the sentiment of the Sporting coach, saying his side are going to use the disappointment of recent results to turn things around.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
I don’t want to add to your disappointment, but a multi-unit home for $1 million in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is a pretty good deal, according to Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Naomi's face droops, and I can taste her disappointment.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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