downfall

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Dozens of allegations against Weinstein kicked off the #MeToo movement in 2017 and led to the downfall of the once-powerful Hollywood figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In a season where Arsenal lead the way in scoring from set-pieces, it may prove to be the downfall from City's perspective.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

What ultimately led to her downfall, I think, were the separation of powers and the Fifth and Sixth amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

It was something undefinable I’d already been living with for months, now enflamed by Papa’s downfall.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston