letdown

Example Sentences

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The video was a big letdown: “It was just a normal, non-ninja, black cat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It happened when I pumped, and even when I merely anticipated milk letdown.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

That may be somewhat of a letdown after the past three years—yet history is rife with examples of much worse outcomes.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Added safety Kamren Kitchens: “Him being off the field, you know, of course, I wouldn’t say, a letdown — but it’s Q, right? He brings that extra juice that we need.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Our move to Los Angeles had been a big letdown.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu