Word: disappointing
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...crowd, packed into the cavernous Air Canada Centre arena in downtown Toronto last Friday night, had been trying to control their excitement as the moment approached when their hero was to take the stage. A rock star of politics, he didn't disappoint. Clad in the distinctive garb that has made him famous worldwide, he challenged the audience to remember those suffering under the burden of crippling debt or dying from AIDS. But Canada, he said, with a most un-Canadian sense of self-congratulation, was alive with a sense of idealism. When he finished his speech, his rapturous fans...
...help ensure that what you drink is up to scratch, particularly when it comes to wine. Selecting vintages to be served at 30,000 feet calls for a great deal of expertise, and airlines retain professional wine consultants to ensure that what tastes good on the ground doesn't disappoint...
...harp. Before the piece began, conductor Jameson Marvin remarked to the audience that an organ served as the piece’s original accompaniment, but, because of the lack of an organ on Friday night, a harp was deemed the most worthy replacement. Indeed, Remy did not disappoint with her effortless melodies, which provided a rich but not overpowering pairing with the voices of the chorus...
...lecture did not disappoint the overflow audience which arrived with great expectations,” Porter said. “The prolonged applause he received at the conclusion of the class was heartfelt...
Harvard coach Jennifer Weiss juggled the lineup this weekend, moving co-captain Allison Bendush from the Libero position to outside hitter. Bendush did not disappoint, registering 31 kills and 45 digs on the weekend. Senior Nathalie Miller replaced Bendush at Libero, contributing 32 digs...