Word: disappointed
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...court decided to take the middle road," says Sahin Alpay, political scientist at Bahcesehir University. "The verdict neither humiliates that half of the population which voted for this government, nor does it disappoint those sections of society who have concerns about...
...first four (Iron Man, Wanted and Hellboy II) have been terrific or just short of it. (The Incredible Hulk: not so hot.) It's been one of the best summers in memory for flat-out blockbuster entertainment, and in the wow category, the Nolan film doesn't disappoint. True to format, it has a crusading hero, a sneering villain in Heath Ledger's Joker, spectacular chases - including one with Batman on a stripped-down Batmobile that becomes a motorcycle with monster-truck wheels - and lots of stuff blowing up. Even the tie-in action figures with Reese's Pieces suggest...
...GLORIOUS OLYMPICS, urges a slogan in the weight-lifting gym. Taped to a wall nearby are rows of so-called self-criticism essays that the girls have written assessing their own performances. "I must try much harder," says Cloud's paper. "I do not want to disappoint." Some practice rooms are lit by just one low-wattage bulb, while the dormitories reek of urine and sweat. There isn't a blade of grass on any of the school's athletic fields. Not that we are allowed to photograph anything the propaganda director considers "inferior aspects" of the school. Other aspects...
...essentially two evils, two very difficult situations,” he said. “You don’t want to disappoint people who apply for admission, but you also don’t want to admit them into a situation that was not a good...
...laden squad looked to its most veteran members to provide the leadership and experience necessary to navigate its difficult road schedule. The senior six, which included co-captains Lauren Snyder and Vivian Liao, along with Cassandra Forsyth, Melissa McCreery, Melissa Mueller, and Laura Stoppel, certainly didn’t disappoint. Serving as the engine in the Crimson’s efficient but overmatched battleship, the six guided the team to a 12-12 record and a third-place finish at Northern Championships. Despite finishing in the same position as last year, the Crimson was not selected for an at-large...