comedown

Example Sentences

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It was a big comedown for a Knicks team who slipped half a game behind the Boston Celtics into third place in the East, six games behind conference leaders Detroit.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

And initially, it seemed like those numbers would be a sufficient spark for AI stocks that had seen a comedown in recent weeks.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 23, 2025

“The markets now on top…tend to be more affordable and supported by steady local economies, whereas the ones stumbling—like San Francisco or Phoenix—are grappling with stretched affordability and the comedown from speculative fervor,” Godec said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

A key challenge for young stars, according to Prof Oates, is managing the comedown after a long period of fame.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

What a comedown from the great tradition of philosophy from Aristotle to Kant!

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking