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Definition of bringdownnext
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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Verb
Surging fuel prices come at a moment when many world leaders were already struggling to bring down high prices of food and many consumer goods. Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Government offices also shifted to a four-day work week to cut energy consumption, and proposals are under review to bring down biofuel prices. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Earlier this month, the company began promoting a new discount on the Starlink Residential plans that lasts for six months, and can bring down the fee to as low as $39-per-month. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 Trump has also sought to bring down DEI programs in the public and private sectors, prompting dozens of companies like Target, Amazon and McDonald’s to scale back their diversity policies in response. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bringdown
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Noun
  • And sometimes that’s the best catalyst for a good season is the disappointment of the year before at the end but also the confidence that the season gave them.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers once again faced disappointment in the playoffs stemming from injuries to starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Close to 1,000 drones were launched at Ukraine over the course of Tuesday, of which some 94% were shot down.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga as the result of Ukraine’s attack.
    Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Other matter is blown away by intense black hole winds.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The streak tied the 1955 team for the Trojans’ best win streak in program history and blew away the record for its best start ever.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Among the standouts was redshirt sophomore safety Devyn Hidrogo, who picked off two passes during practice to lead a strong day for the defense.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.
    Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Don’t expect the Dodgers to gun for the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ win record of 116.
    Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In the restaurants, especially SoNoMa, there is particular focus on responsibly local and environmentally friendly sourcing, with the team gunning to start a comprehensive composting system.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

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“Bringdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringdown. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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