deflated

Example Sentences

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A 2-1 defeat at City had deflated the club’s chances of lifting the trophy to 73% from close to 90%, according to Opta projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

However, the mood was deflated somewhat after Iranian media said there had been no talks between Tehran and Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

England do not play again until the first Test of the summer against New Zealand in June but Bethell's knock ensured they do not depart completely deflated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Nepal's players completed a lap of honour in front of their deflated supporters at the end.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Under the left couch bunk he found a deflated rubber dinghy and a plastic paddle, but there was no other survival gear, no flares or signaling devices, on the boat.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen