fall from grace
Example Sentences
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For hundreds of years, readers have interpreted Satan's descent in the Divine Comedy as a spiritual fall from grace.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
The app’s fall from grace is also a sign that people need artificial intelligence to be more than just an entertaining novelty for it to remain a part of their daily lives.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The former duchess could also have her freedom of the City of York stripped next week, in a further fall from grace.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Martin’s fall from grace has been swift but not particularly surprising.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
The strange thing was, the girl’s fall from grace ought to have pleased Mariam, brought her a sense of vindication.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
