downfall

Example Sentences

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The book, “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” would soon precipitate her downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

And there is another factor which could potentially lead to Sinner's downfall - fatigue.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But he stopped short of predicting such a downfall of Iran's regime.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Means’s downfall has left Kennedy without a nominee he recently called “the most articulate, eloquent and erudite evangelist” for his movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

And Samir’s stories were his downfall as well.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri