deflated

Example Sentences

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Egos will be deflated where necessary, lessons learned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

She paused, smiling, “So to go from being absolutely deflated to ‘Wow, it’s really fun to win an Oscar’ was wild.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The chocolate giant is navigating GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, deflated consumer sentiment, and a roller-coaster cocoa market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It quickly deflated, leaving both itself and the rover devoid of air.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir