downfall
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But it would be precisely that historical moment that would be the band’s downfall.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
But the downfall in question is constant and torrential and suddenly everyone around is sealed inside his or her house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
It marks a sudden downfall for Situational, led by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Over 104 games, a bunch of questionable VAR calls, another heartbreaking downfall by Mexico and a brilliant goal by Spain’s Ferran Torres, I learned why soccer is the world’s most popular sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
This was a rash decision and, as it happened, one that brought about his downfall.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
Whether any of these downfalls will result in a re-examination of how men treat women writ large looks less likely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
The soggy weather is expected to continue through Tuesday with the heaviest downfalls tapering off by midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
There are warnings of further heavy downfalls into Saturday.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
The four-part series chronicles Beckham’s early beginnings, career highlights, career downfalls and family life through interviews with Beckham and old footage.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2023
Often they had to pass over downfalls and rapids, when it was only by the greatest exertions that the heavy boats could in any way be forced along.
From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by William Henry Giles Kingston
