deflate
Example Sentences
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The breakthrough was one of the most notable accomplishments of their tenure so far, even as it deflated the theories they had encouraged for years.
But the optimism deflated significantly in recent weeks, as questions arose about whether Oracle’s customers could renege on these contracts and leave it holding the bag for billions in underutilized infrastructure.
From MarketWatch
England's deflating opening to the third day came after an error-strewn performance on Friday, when the tourists missed five chances in the field.
From BBC
Rising infrastructure costs and mounting capital constraints are deflating the AI boom.
From MarketWatch
Kramer warns that if the team doesn’t deflate fast enough, the next balloon in the lineup “will just walk right over the top of us.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
