unfulfilled

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Disgruntled by rising living costs and disillusioned by unfulfilled economic and social promises, the Swiss are at the vanguard of industrialized countries questioning the benefits of immigration, even the high-skilled workers many vie to attract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Draghi's replacement at the head of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, delivered a similar message about the European single market being unfulfilled and the responsibility of national leaders to act upon Draghi's report.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The 31-year-old has often been viewed as an unfulfilled talent in the international game.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“If you wake up every morning a little bit unfulfilled, it is so common to think, ‘If only I had more money, then everything would be OK,’ because money is so quantifiable,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

But now, more than love or an unfulfilled longing, I feel pity for my biological mother.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter