deflate

Example Sentences

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It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“The great hurt and fear for folks that steward the farmworker movement now is that this news will deflate the struggle that is so essential and is so hard,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

He told MarketWatch that once the tech trade starts to deflate, even strength among defensive and cyclical names lacks the firepower to overcome the drag on the broader market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

So, on the consumer side, costs will deflate.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The words bubble out of my mouth and deflate, like dough that’s been left to rise too long.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan