Example Sentences

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But the past season was disappointing even by the standards of recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“While we acknowledge that the update was disappointing, particularly around flows, equally not much has really changed, in our view, and the plan remains back-ended around improving flows and profitability,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Though the buyback authorization was disappointing to some, to Mark Malek, chief investment officer at Siebert Financial, the shareholder returns were “not generosity,” but “a confession.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The Met said the decision was "disappointing" as it "needed to use the best technology available".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The fact that after nearly two years on campus I hadn’t found a social group to call my own was disappointing, but most of the time I was too busy to even think about it.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad