Example Sentences

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The anticipation for the new version of the shooting game has given EA’s stock a nice lift over the past few months, though recent versions have been disappointing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

After already losing twice, results and performances have been disappointing; particularly when manager Erik ten Hag was expected to mount more of a challenge to defending champion Manchester City in his second year in charge.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

While the break-ins and robberies have been disappointing, Hanks said, the outpouring of support afterward has been uplifting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

The senators said nearly two years had passed since Treasury created a "Climate Hub" and named Morton to coordinate its strategies, but the results have been disappointing.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2023

The fact is that the results of laryngoscopic study of the vocal cords have been disappointing and contradictory and investigators have failed to define what correct laryngeal action is.

From Resonance in Singing and Speaking by Fillebrown, Thomas