Example Sentences

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Supino’s comment came in October, after Schulman was named Verizon’s new CEO and tasked with turning around a company that had been disappointing investors for years.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Mr Iger acknowledged that the performance of some recent films - which included a new live action Little Mermaid and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 - had been "disappointing".

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

A British government official, who asked not to be named, said Monday that the level of compliance had been "disappointing."

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2023

Until this recent run, LA’s defense had been disappointing.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2022

My London showing earlier in the season had been disappointing, but the last six months of training had made a difference.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad