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kibosh

[kahy-bosh, ki-bosh] / ˈkaɪ bɒʃ, kɪˈbɒʃ /


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Various delays intervened, but the work was finally scheduled to have its debut last month, until Mr. Glass’s maneuver put the kibosh on things.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

What’s more, it would provide either one or both of the Bezoses the ability to put the editorial kibosh on anything they deem unfit to print, while shoehorning their own interests into the publication.

From Salon May 6, 2026

Jerry West fortunately put the kibosh on that deal.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 8, 2025

But so far ministers have been bullish, regarding pretty much all of these amendments as ultimately trying to kibosh their entire plan.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2024

My solemn vow: should Capricorn Anderson put the kibosh on my chances with Josh Weintraub, not even Mother’s social worker training could save him.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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