Example Sentences

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"He has this hugely qualified resume but then when you look at what done in politics so far it has been disappointing."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

However, Villeroy said progress on deepening the single European market for goods, services, savings and investment has been disappointing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

"It has been disappointing for us with the responses that we received on those proposals that addressed the three key topics that we are actively seeking improvements on," Bencic added.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Hershey Co. said Thursday that candy buying ahead of Halloween has been disappointing so far, as warmer weather and a Friday holiday have people waiting until the last minute to go shopping.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

She has been disappointing again, she has to finish tidying her room.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood