undoing
Example Sentences
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The consternation that his relationship, and subsequent marriage, to the girl triggers among the town inhabitants will ultimately lead to Kenrex’s long-delayed undoing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In an attempt to bolster their story, they even submitted a video of the incident — but it ultimately would be their undoing, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Granted, the simplicity of Arnold’s portfolio could be its undoing.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Each pregnancy began with quiet anticipation and ended in its undoing.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
This, unfortunately, proved his undoing, for one day he was visited by the sons of Othere, the man who discovered the North Cape.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
