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ˈbriŋ-ˌdau̇n

Definition of bringdown

as in disappointment

something that disappoints meeting one's literary hero is usually a bad idea—almost inevitably it's a bringdown

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If voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. — David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 Volker said Trump could be using Hubbard's release to help strengthen his case for granting sanctions relief to Russia, something the president insists will bring down costs for Americans. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 More domestic production would also do little to bring down energy bills. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Charli isn’t trying to bring down TikTok or renounce the fortune that brought her here. — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bringdown

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One small disappointment was the lack of access to the loft in my deluxe studio, tucked so high under the shed roof that it was deemed unsafe to allow guests access by ladder.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Arab voters celebrated the exit polls while supporters of far-right parties aligned with Netanyahu expressed disappointment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappointment

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Russia also launched 210 drones, the air force said, of which 181 were shot down or otherwise suppressed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Zelenskyy said Saturday the speed limits had prevented Ukraine from using Starshield to shoot down Russian Shahed attack drones.

— Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Billini worked as an analyst for the state court system in the Bronx and was close to retirement when Moore gunned her down, relatives said.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
When Nabers was sidelined, the Giants had a conspicuous lack of offensive game-wreckers, and Dart was routinely out-gunned.

— Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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