deflated

Example Sentences

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Former England midfielder Fran Kirby said Wiegman's players looked "deflated" at full-time and she "hurt just watching it".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Those who took that as a hopeful sign now say their hopes are deflated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In December, 17 migrants were found dead inside their boat, which was taking on water and had partially deflated, to the southwest of Crete.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

I just wonder how deflated Liam Rosenior's side will be after being pumped in Paris on Wednesday night - Paris St-Germain's fifth goal felt like a real hammer blow.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Sheed knelt by the deflated folds of an orange bouncy house.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles