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comedown

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The decision came down Friday afternoon from Charlton H. Bonham, director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and was made in consultation with representatives of the fishing industry, environmental organizations and scientists. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024 The difference between the different generations mainly comes down to how each were raised and the political, social and economic climate at the time, with world events like the coronavirus pandemic being an influence. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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The penitentiary is also a huge comedown for a guy who used to march throughout the House and bark orders to lawmakers at will — all with Madigan’s imprimatur. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024 Eligible shareholders will be paid 50 cents a share—quite the comedown for a stock that once traded at $209 a share. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for come down 

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