letting down
Example Sentences
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Police have apologised for how the original murder inquiry was handled and for letting down Emma and other victims.
From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024
MALAGA, Spain — Novak Djokovic is not ready to start letting down just yet.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Another pivotal relationship in Elizabeth’s journey to letting down her guard is her friendship with Harriet Sloane.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023
TfL has stated that London's deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, criticised the decision of the councils, asserting that they were "letting down residents".
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023
When they set off again, they sang a song about marching to Pretoria and pretty Peggy-o running down the stairs, letting down her golden hair.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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