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disappoints

  • present tense form of disappoint (3rd person singular).

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He warns that if the AI boom disappoints after activity is pulled forward, it could result in an overheated economy and stagflation.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Hissey sees little risk it disappoints on FY 2026 guidance now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"I wouldn't want to be a baker who disappoints her, but I can see her being very encouraging at the same time."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

And it’s so deeply painful because whatever you write inevitably disappoints you and makes you feel depressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

And while I once thought what I wanted from her was this normal, everyday tone, now that I have it, the normalcy disappoints.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan