downfall

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One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As the book’s subtitle indicates, Mr. Bayliss, a scholar of Greek history at the University of Birmingham in England, situates the Spartans firmly within the time-honored pattern of overreach leading to downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Andrew Lownie, author of a coruscating biography of Mountbatten-Windsor, says Andrew's downfall has raised wider questions for the public about the royals and money.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

But he stopped short of predicting such a downfall of Iran's regime.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The downfall of mighty Mojo is going to be called Gary Gaines.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger