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disappointment

[dis-uh-point-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /




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He added that doomjobbing and mass applications often “leads to more disappointment than success.”

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The budget proposal was a disappointment to child-care advocates who have been seeking a cost of living raise for both state preschool staff and child-care providers who run programs with subsidized spaces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Yet the disappointment that one has given the government a sizable interest-free loan tends to be vastly outweighed by the thrill of more cash in hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Brooks said there was disappointment and frustration in the community and a "bit of a heavy cloud over what was a very successful evening".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Twig gave Dari a look of disappointment and stepped forward.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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