downfall

Example Sentences

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He said he was a "strong supporter" of the BBC and that Davie was "a supreme talent", but that the outgoing director general had "a blind spot on editorial failings" that led to his downfall.

From BBC

His downfall began last February, when, on “CNN This Morning,” he commented on a speech made by Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and United Nations ambassador.

From Los Angeles Times

Reddit threads about Bed Bath & Beyond, which became a “meme stock” favorite during the pandemic, lit up with chatter about its downfall.

From New York Times

Sextus Pompey spent his life warring with Julius Caesar in an attempt to avenge his father’s downfall and death.

From Washington Times

Many Germans relocated to Argentina in the years before and after World War II, including a number of Nazis who fled Europe amid Adolf Hitler’s downfall.

From New York Times