letdown
Example Sentences
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Analysts note high expectations, concerns about elevated Treasury yields and a potential letdown surrounding Anthropic’s financial progress,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Considered a big letdown after the magisterial “Exile on Main St.,” this album has received a well-deserved critical reappraisal and aged like a fine wine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 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
“But D-MER is very specifically characterized by how abrupt it is. It comes on suddenly with milk letdown and resolves quickly. Baby blues don’t behave that way. They’re not tied to a specific physical trigger.”
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026
Our move to Los Angeles had been a big letdown.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
