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"his downfall" is a perfectly acceptable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to a decline or failure, usually caused by the mistakes of the subject. For example, "His constant lies were the cause of his downfall."
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"Drugs were his downfall".
His downfall is scripted.
That was his downfall.
That ultimately contributed to his downfall.
With his downfall, they have changed track.
That contributed to his downfall in September.
Ultimately, however, that was also his downfall".
That proved to be his downfall.
His downfall is more predictable.
It contributed to his downfall.
Meta Incognita was his downfall.
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