letdown

Example Sentences

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The latest letdown comes at an inopportune moment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

“But D-MER is very specifically characterized by how abrupt it is. It comes on suddenly with milk letdown and resolves quickly. Baby blues don’t behave that way. They’re not tied to a specific physical trigger.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

The Rams are certainly capable of a letdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

But of course the response was a letdown for Hickock’s attorney, who hopelessly asked, “Can you qualify that answer?”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote