crestfallen
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The head coach shouting harsh critiques from the sideline, the assistant coach there to put his arm around you when you made it, crestfallen and ashamed, back to the bench.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Sooryavanshi, who had reached 50 in 16 balls, looked crestfallen in the middle but was congratulated by his opponents and given a standing ovation by the crowd.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Fatemah, who was standing in line for bread at a neighborhood bakery, seemed crestfallen as she explained how this Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, was even worse than others.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
"Guys, I just got poked knuckle deep in the eyeball. Why are you booing? I can't see," said a crestfallen Aspinall.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
Constance watched the crestfallen fox, then added as an afterthought: “And if you don’t like it, well, you can sling your brush back up the road.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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