downfall

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

As well as campaigning against capital punishment and the obligatory headscarf for women, she has also regularly predicted the downfall of the clerical system that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In a season where Arsenal lead the way in scoring from set-pieces, it may prove to be the downfall from City's perspective.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Katherine III. Katherine III. Who would have thought that she, among the least important to him, would prove the Theorem's downfall?

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green