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"Whilst this will be disappointing news, a two-vessel service from Troon will remain in place for now to ensure Arran has a reliable service with appropriate capacity," they said.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

The experience will be disappointing if it is overcast when it is time for the total solar eclipse — meaning that you have to cross-check travel plans with historical weather reports.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

You need to be prepared to hear no, which will be disappointing but survivable.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2022

If you can be at a 10 emotionally online all the time, it just sort of stands to reason that real life will be disappointing.

From The Verge • Jun. 14, 2022

To eat it, is proof that your affairs will be disappointing.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman