downfall

Example Sentences

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Greensill Capital’s 2021 collapse contributed to Credit Suisse’s downfall in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The tensions have also revived questions about Maduro’s downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The musician predicted his downfall earlier in the week, admitting that his synth-driven track was "Marmite - you either love it or hate it".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Written tests were his downfall because he could not speak them, and as a result he got grades which were barely passing.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles