downfall

Example Sentences

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The scandal shook Malaysian politics, contributing to the 2018 downfall of the ruling coalition that had governed since independence in 1957, and led to the convictions of two former Goldman bankers.

From Barron's

Architects of their own downfall in the first two Tests, England improved in Adelaide, yet still committed too many errors.

From BBC

"Accountability and justice for all Syrians is vital to ensure a successful and sustainable political settlement" following the sudden downfall of Assad's rule in 2024, the foreign secretary said.

From BBC

These efforts allegedly hastened the downfall of Terraform after some aggressive trading firms used that information to trade against the stablecoin and its sister token, Luna.

From The Wall Street Journal

The downfall that has generated the most debate comes from veteran actor Cho Jin-woong, who said over the weekend that he would quit acting.

From BBC