as in demise
a loss of status
a film that chronicles the chaotic Götterdämmerung of the Third Reich
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Fans of Mays’ recall that his character on the FX gritty urban drama Snowfall, Kevin Hamilton, also suffered an accidental demise.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026 -
Griffin flew sixteen people to Houston on a chartered jet to interview hundreds of Enron’s employees during that company’s demise.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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That commodification of wildlife would lead to the downfall of nearly every large mammal in North America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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His demanding job was ultimately the downfall of their relationship, and a common theme in the early seasons of the show.—
Rachel LaBonte,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Pace’s pass-rush potential keeps him in the fold, but Flores prefers not to play him on passing downs.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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From her earliest days of pregnancy with Riley to her postpartum experiences with Barry, the musician has been candid about ups, downs and everything in between.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Götterdämmerung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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