downfall

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But both supporters and critics of Becerra struggle to explain exactly how or why he became the main beneficiary of Swalwell’s downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The book, “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” would soon precipitate her downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Andrew Lownie, author of a coruscating biography of Mountbatten-Windsor, says Andrew's downfall has raised wider questions for the public about the royals and money.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

And Samir’s stories were his downfall as well.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri