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letdown

[let-daun] / ˈlɛtˌdaʊn /


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Analysts note high expectations, concerns about elevated Treasury yields and a potential letdown surrounding Anthropic’s financial progress,

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

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

Besides, after coming face-to-face with an ostrich, anything short of a dodo was bound to be a letdown.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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