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Instead, Apple’s AI products have disappointed consumers, and the launch of a highly anticipated AI-powered Siri chatbot has been delayed until the fall.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Princeton University is lowering expectations for its endowment’s returns because its private-capital investments have disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The company said it was still in a year-long turnaround, which may have disappointed investors who have already been suffering for years.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

While England's performances have disappointed, the team have also gained plenty of attention for off-field incidents - including Sophie Ecclestone refusing a pre-match interview with pundit Alex Hartley before the first T20 in Sydney.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

Such a discrepancy might have disappointed a normal bride, but Sourmelina didn’t care one way or another.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides