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Deflategate.

A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

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  1. A 2015 controversy around allegations of underinflated footballs in the 2014–15 NFL playoffs.

    informal
  2. A 2015 controversy around allegations that the rear tyres of winning racing driver Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes were below the recommended minimum pressure.

    informal
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From deflate + -gate.

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