downfall

Example Sentences

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That humbling defeat - which showed the gulf between the two teams when Spain are at their best - was their downfall.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But both supporters and critics of Becerra struggle to explain exactly how or why he became the main beneficiary of Swalwell’s downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Greensill Capital’s 2021 collapse contributed to Credit Suisse’s downfall in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The musician predicted his downfall earlier in the week, admitting that his synth-driven track was "Marmite - you either love it or hate it".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

These things always brought about the downfall of those emperors who, by nature or experience, did not have so great a reputation that they could keep both the people and the soldiers in check.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli