downfall

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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

One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The conflict triggered a "cold war" as many of the game's major alliances began plotting each other's downfall.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

But, as we all know, You-Know-Who met his downfall in little Harry Potter.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling