had disappointed
- past perfect of disappoint.
Example Sentences
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Instead, May pursued players who had disappointed at their former schools, betting that the right combination of misfits could turn into a superteam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Alacraz also cried, convinced that he had "disappointed the Spanish, who were expecting gold".
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Mr Ortberg said the firm was "saddled with too much debt" and had disappointed customers with lapses in performance across the business.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
Defensive end Anthony Lucas, who had disappointed amid high praise as a sophomore last season, looked dominant at the point of attack, forcing his way into the backfield on numerous occasions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2024
She played because she had disappointed her parents and failed her siblings.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
