as in demise
a loss of status
a film that chronicles the chaotic Götterdämmerung of the Third Reich
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Since Gateway’s demise, Northrop has been positioning the HALO module as an option for a surface habitat, and Europe may also suggest that I-HAB be used on the surface as well.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Perhaps the owner’s unexpected absence was an indication that the rumors about my imminent demise were wrong and that things were not so certain.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell’s downfall was particularly swift; his 16-year political career imploded over a single weekend.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell’s downfall might even show that, if old-school journalism can still mete out consequences for bad behavior, new media can sometimes accelerate this process, rather than dilute it.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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His potential as an upgrade over Tyler Badie, though, will hinge on whether Coleman can prove himself as a capable pass protector — and reliable pass-catcher — in third-down or two-minute situations.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, Hunter’s impact needs to be felt on early downs.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Götterdämmerung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/G%C3%B6tterd%C3%A4mmerung. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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