downfall

Example Sentences

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Still, the post-Oscar slump exists nonetheless, fueled by a world that enjoys building people up before laughing at their downfall.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

For a few months, Zhang stood alone as China’s most powerful military officer until his own downfall in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

They’ll get into the psychodrama of Kit Harrington’s Henry Muck, the thrilling parallels to real world stories, the tragic downfall of Eric Tao, and more.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

On 4 December, 2024, Yoon announced to the nation that he was declaring martial law – plunging South Korea into chaos and setting in motion a series of events that would precipitate his downfall.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Written tests were his downfall because he could not speak them, and as a result he got grades which were barely passing.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles