deflate
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Wilhelm said the artificial-intelligence build-out is proceeding in a different way from the dot-com boom that began to deflate in 2000.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
The risk premium embedded in oil prices appears to be exceptionally bloated, paving the way for prices to deflate, Julius Baer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
A24’s sweeps-ploitation drama may deflate the TV host’s ego, but it’s so in love with its protagonist it can’t see he’s the least compelling character in the movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Sinking an early birdie on the fifth got the crowd going but starting the back half with bogeys on 10 and 12 threatened to deflate the mood.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
As soon as he disappears into the basement, the dogs sort of deflate.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
If Xi lands and looks vigorous, the speculation deflates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
It deconstructs the artifice of a rock show, making The 1975 seem more human - but equally, it deflates the excitement of watching a band in full flow.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
But I think that greatly deflates the more potent message that Jonze was trying to deliver.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2025
“That makes it pretty tough. Once they get that kind of lead, it deflates you and makes it for a long way back.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
This unexpected piece of information deflates him, confuses him.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Chabria: Hilton, usually full of fight and energy, is looking deflated on stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
While I still felt deflated at having been unable to turn the ship around, Tabla had enjoyed an incredible 13-year run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Little wonder, after leading United back to the Champions League so unexpectedly last season, Carrick is presiding over a club whose supporters feel deflated, even if he does not recognise that.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
“But I’m just finishing up,” Dan protested, now deflated.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The air stopped flowing, her suit deflated around her, and the noise died away.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
The boat was poor quality, overcrowded and "appeared to be deflating upon interception", the prosecutor added.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Customs and Border Protection by roughly 32%, deflating its higher tariff obligations, the 2022 suit alleged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
There’s no sign of the AI bubble deflating yet and far from exhibiting signs of fatigue, the capital investment cycle continues its boom.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
She takes in more of his deflating stalling before saying to him, in English, “Dr. Kim, I love you.”
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
Octavia’s light evergreen skin, which now hangs too loosely, as if her body were a slowly deflating balloon.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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