letdown
Example Sentences
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And Jeremy Allen White, after two wins for “The Bear,” was nominated again for its letdown of a third season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
The video was a big letdown: “It was just a normal, non-ninja, black cat.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Nothing may ever hold a candle to that evening against Denmark, but this was a bit of a letdown.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
“But D-MER is very specifically characterized by how abrupt it is. It comes on suddenly with milk letdown and resolves quickly. Baby blues don’t behave that way. They’re not tied to a specific physical trigger.”
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026
Still, members of the ECC were unprepared emotionally for the letdown that followed the council’s ruling.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
