downfall

Example Sentences

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It is something that would contribute to his downfall.

From BBC

The less charitable would call it inflexibility, a constant topic of debate that ultimately also played a part in his downfall.

From BBC

You can’t even place the downfall solely on the Los Angeles Unified School District, whose high schools compete in the City Section.

From Los Angeles Times

Brook has under-performed on this tour, regularly engineering his own downfall.

From BBC

The soggy weather is expected to continue through Tuesday with the heaviest downfalls tapering off by midday Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times