letdown

Example Sentences

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“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

For workers hoping for a return to the rapid job-hopping and leverage of the early 2020s, 2026 may feel like a letdown.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

This came as a strange letdown, to see how the game always went to those who knew the rules without understanding the lesson.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver