downfall

Example Sentences

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England engineered their own downfall in Perth in a blur of rash drives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The conflict triggered a "cold war" as many of the game's major alliances began plotting each other's downfall.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Dozens of allegations against Weinstein kicked off the #MeToo movement in 2017 and led to the downfall of the once-powerful Hollywood figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The prince should be on guard against them and fear them as if they were declared enemies, because they will always help to bring about his downfall in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli