letdown

Example Sentences

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And Jeremy Allen White, after two wins for “The Bear,” was nominated again for its letdown of a third season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Considering the gravity of the subject, and its immense potential, “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is not just a letdown, but something more like an insult.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

When the model was unveiled at last, it was an epic letdown.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee