downfall

Example Sentences

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He said he was a "strong supporter" of the BBC and that Davie was "a supreme talent", but that the outgoing director general had "a blind spot on editorial failings" that led to his downfall.

From BBC

The full story of what exactly precipitated the downfall of the BBC's director general and his CEO of News is probably still emerging.

From BBC

Smith agrees and his version of Bunny is more beguiling and dangerous, and his appeal makes his downfall harder to dismiss.

From BBC

The downfall happened quickly, but so can his rise.

From BBC

"Now it will be used as a pathway for White immigration," Reichlin-Melnick said on X. "What a downfall for a crown jewel of America's international humanitarian programs."

From Barron's