deflating

Example Sentences

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Customs and Border Protection by roughly 32%, deflating its higher tariff obligations, the 2022 suit alleged.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The Lakers’ latest deflating loss could have used Doncic’s energy,his showmanship, his fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The move had an “overwhelming deflating effect on morale,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

One that the AI bubble might be deflating is the loss of monopolistic-like pricing power by the leading companies.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Her breathing sounded like a crackly paper bag inflating and deflating, but she spoke with firmness and clarity.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan