Selanne can look back and see that his recent disappointments were blessings in disguise.

"Despite recent disappointments, we think the general trend toward disinflation is extremely well intact."

Despite his recent disappointment at jumping too quickly to conclusions, he decided that the order slips might prove important, also.

The recent disappointment put Ann Taylor in a tough position with its bank lenders.

Maria remembered her recent disappointments, but also the money that she so desperately needed.

Analysts agreed that the new products were a step in the right direction but not enough to make up for recent disappointments from National.

For all the recent disappointments, such as the defeat to Spurs, he has great faith in the quality of his squad.

The recent disappointment of his players remains fresh in their collective memory, and they will return to the same stadium.

Poland was the most recent disappointment, selling only three of its five licenses on Saturday.

The English too have had recent disappointments, including defeat against the Australians.