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letdown

[let-daun] / ˈlɛtˌdaʊn /


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The video was a big letdown: “It was just a normal, non-ninja, black cat.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

It happened when I pumped, and even when I merely anticipated milk letdown.

From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026

Pakistan's pullout will result in a loss of millions of dollars in revenue for broadcasters, and will be a huge letdown for fans on both sides.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

Our move to Los Angeles had been a big letdown.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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