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downfall

[doun-fawl] / ˈdaʊnˌfɔl /


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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

England engineered their own downfall in Perth in a blur of rash drives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

Hot pursuit would be Seabiscuit’s downfall, but holding back might hand the race to Special Agent.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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