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disappoint

[dis-uh-point] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt /


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I did not want to disappoint, so two days later I joined the club for dinner at a local restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

On the whole, though, the contemporary works disappoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The answer may disappoint Bitcoin fans, because it highlights a less-than-savory usefulness.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"It just feels like we have both trophies, and I just feel immensely proud. And really, to be honest, I didn't want to disappoint Korea."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“There’s a thing for Junior Miss Deer Hill this afternoon. I still can’t believe someone nominated me. I’m just too busy! But I’ll do it, obviously. I can’t disappoint my fans.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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