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disappointment

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




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"Obviously, first and foremost, it was absolute disappointment," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But that qualifying campaign ended in disappointment a year later when a loss to Trinidad and Tobago kept the U.S. from going to Russia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

After years of disappointment, a random eBay trawl turned up a surprise offer of the long-lost chocolate mints, with a notice for mint vintage items.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Tech looks set to lead the way south on Thursday, with investors showing disappointment over less-than-perfect Broadcom results.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Shock and disappointment was written on all three faces, for had they not tried their very best to be welcoming to the new baby?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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