downfall
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The rapid downfall was catalyzed by key partners deciding to leave the firm and served as a warning shot for other firms that such losses can quickly snowball into an existential event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
But Australia played a part in their own downfall, with Josh Inglis run out for four after inexplicably being called through by Cameron Green.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
But for decades, he has defied predictions of his downfall.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Even before her downfall, Holmes drew the media’s attention with her wide, unblinking eyes, bold red lip, deep voice and stilted speech — all of which became parody-ready upon her indictment.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
How many times had Matt entertained himself with thoughts of Tom’s downfall?
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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
But one of the downfalls certainly has been how divisive some of the language is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
Their sudden downfalls could therefore be seen as a lack of judgement by the Chinese president.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
While this controversy is in its early stages, the breathless coverage related to this complaint generates a similar malevolent energy to the version that met the downfalls of Ellen DeGeneres and Martha Stewart before her.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2023
You may have a good many downfalls first, but sooner or later you will get on.
From Menhardoc by C.J. Staniland
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