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deflate

[dih-fleyt] / dɪˈfleɪt /




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Deflate your giant Santas and unplug those twinkly holiday lights: The Santa Ana winds are coming to town.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2017

Deflate Foxboro Egos: Message preprinted at the top of Roger Goodell’s daily planner since January 2015.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2017

In his notes, Goldberg gives evidence of the usage in a text message between the two men: "Deflate and give somebody that jacket," McNally texts to Jastremski.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2015

If not for the presence of Bill Belichick, following the twists and turns of The Great Deflate would be as interesting as dissecting the anatomy of a hangnail.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2015




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