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letdown

[let-doun] / ˈlɛtˌdaʊn /


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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

Pakistan's pullout will result in a loss of millions of dollars in revenue for broadcasters, and will be a huge letdown for fans on both sides.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The Rams are certainly capable of a letdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Besides, after coming face-to-face with an ostrich, anything short of a dodo was bound to be a letdown.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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