letdown

Example Sentences

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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

The Rams are certainly capable of a letdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

If there wasn’t a TV show or movie in production—or, if no actor was seen—the tour could be a bit of a letdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 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