letdown

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

That may be somewhat of a letdown after the past three years—yet history is rife with examples of much worse outcomes.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

If there wasn’t a TV show or movie in production—or, if no actor was seen—the tour could be a bit of a letdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Added safety Kamren Kitchens: “Him being off the field, you know, of course, I wouldn’t say, a letdown — but it’s Q, right? He brings that extra juice that we need.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

When the model was unveiled at last, it was an epic letdown.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee