deflate
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Market mood swings could deflate the share price balloon well before that, though.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Price increases for all the stuff needed to flesh out AI technology are unlikely to deflate anytime soon.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
“Just as fast as it could come up, it could come down,” he said, pointing to the struggles of private companies that raised capital at high prices in 2021 only to see their values deflate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
I can remember drawing such mustaches myself, and the spite that went into them, the desire to ridicule, to deflate, and the feeling of power.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
If the AI bubble ever deflates, these energy companies with no revenue have the farthest to fall and little in the way of a cushion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
It deconstructs the artifice of a rock show, making The 1975 seem more human - but equally, it deflates the excitement of watching a band in full flow.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
But I think that greatly deflates the more potent message that Jonze was trying to deliver.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2025
Even if excitement for the stock deflates, his company might still retain billions in cash value.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024
The striped parachute wrinkles and deflates in my hands.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
At 16, Semenyo was deflated, disillusioned and ready to give up on football altogether.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Hilton responded with a quip that quickly deflated the attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Like the rest of secular Turkey, Ebru is sad and deflated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Plastic bags floating like jellyfish, and a deflated birthday balloon—one of the shiny metallic ones—lifted and zipped through the air like happy shrapnel.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
His premiership, in the eyes of many on his own side, has been deflating for months.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Then they would promptly sidestep or bet against it, deflating the bubble before it could expand anywhere near the bursting point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The K-shaped economy just widened: AI is deflating its own supply chain.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
With the team exuding the type of joy that often characterizes Doncic’s game, James believes the Lakers can maintain their momentum despite Doncic’s uncertain status and a deflating loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
I press my lips flat on the cold mouthpiece and blow softly—not enough, and the note leaks out, like a tire deflating.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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