downfall

Example Sentences

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The book, “Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders,” would soon precipitate her downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

And there is another factor which could potentially lead to Sinner's downfall - fatigue.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Discount carriers are being tested by high prices for jet fuel and tougher competition from bigger airlines, the same forces that contributed to Spirit’s downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

As well as campaigning against capital punishment and the obligatory headscarf for women, she has also regularly predicted the downfall of the clerical system that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Whilst they plotted Washington’s downfall, I dozed in a chair in the hallway in case they needed victuals or a bottle of port.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson