demise

The same as the dog days under Russell Martin, the same as the demise under Philippe Clement, the same as the downfall in the Michael Beale months.

“This is going to end in a messy breakup,” I wrote in my notebook, predicting the demise of their relationship.

The demise of Mr. Ingrassia’s nomination would show that the GOP won’t tolerate his brand of extremist political behavior and rhetoric.

The demise of New York as a financial center wouldn’t be good for the country, no matter how much Texas and Florida benefit.

We can continue as useful idiots, decrying “China hawks” who point out that we’re funding our own demise.