deflated

Example Sentences

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A 2-1 defeat at City had deflated the club’s chances of lifting the trophy to 73% from close to 90%, according to Opta projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Those who took that as a hopeful sign now say their hopes are deflated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s a buzzy yet ambiguous term, and its very lack of definition means it might already appear deflated, depending on the metrics used to evaluate it.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

England do not play again until the first Test of the summer against New Zealand in June but Bethell's knock ensured they do not depart completely deflated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The room—or closet?—contained deflated playground balls and old textbooks and empty hangers.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix