deflated

Example Sentences

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Hilton responded with a quip that quickly deflated the attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Egos will be deflated where necessary, lessons learned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

Still, I was relieved she was alone, and when I went and stood beside the bed, I tried to ignore the missing bump, the deflated stomach.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx