downfall

Example Sentences

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His dramatic downfall has shaken Northern Ireland's battle-hardened political landscape to its core.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The way in which I don’t have a filter could be my greatest strength, or it could be the thing that leads to my downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

But both supporters and critics of Becerra struggle to explain exactly how or why he became the main beneficiary of Swalwell’s downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

England engineered their own downfall in Perth in a blur of rash drives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The other children of the Gentry are standing around in their padded tunics with their practice swords, watching, hoping my downfall will be amusing.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black