deflating

Example Sentences

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His premiership, in the eyes of many on his own side, has been deflating for months.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There’s no sign of the AI bubble deflating yet and far from exhibiting signs of fatigue, the capital investment cycle continues its boom.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

After that deflating breakup, she had decided to describe herself honestly on a dating app as “wordy, nerdy and kind of sturdy,” and not a lot of people responded, but one did, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I clammed up, my confidence deflating at the edge of derision in his voice.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros