end in disappointment
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They’re now in the midst of six straight NL East titles, but a 2021 World Series title is the only time the postseason didn’t end in disappointment.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
Having won gold in 2012 and 2016, Jones saw her bid for a third straight Olympic triumph end in disappointment.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
But as it most often does, the process for most of Mr. Biden’s prospects will likely end in disappointment — and possibly some relief.
From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2020
Inter’s first game in the competition since 2012 looked set to end in disappointment when Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen’s shot took a lucky deflection and looped into the net in the 53rd minute.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2018
Both the great Hindu epics thus end in disappointment and sorrow.
From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)