Example Sentences

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Western allies emphasise how countries have come together to support Ukraine over this past year in a way that will have disappointed and frustrated Vladimir Putin.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2023

The world number 17 will have disappointed fans who had hoped to see a repeat of the sisters' winning performance at Wimbledon last year.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2017

Tevez's second and his side's third will have disappointed David Flitcroft, the Barnsley manager.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2013

The party - thrown just before Harry was due to leave for a fundraising expedition to the Arctic - will have disappointed the paparazzi.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2011