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letdown

[let-doun] / ˈlɛtˌdaʊn /


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And Jeremy Allen White, after two wins for “The Bear,” was nominated again for its letdown of a third season.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Considering the gravity of the subject, and its immense potential, “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is not just a letdown, but something more like an insult.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

It happened when I pumped, and even when I merely anticipated milk letdown.

From Slate Mar. 15, 2026

Still, members of the ECC were unprepared emotionally for the letdown that followed the council’s ruling.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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