Example Sentences
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At 16, Semenyo was deflated, disillusioned and ready to give up on football altogether.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Egos will be deflated where necessary, lessons learned.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
A 2-1 defeat at City had deflated the club’s chances of lifting the trophy to 73% from close to 90%, according to Opta projections.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Mr. Galanter’s excitement had disappeared, and now he stood there, staring at Billy and looking deflated.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
