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scuttled

[skuht-ld] / ˈskʌt ld /
VERB
destroy
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He has scuttled rare disease drugs because, in his view, they aren’t worth the cost since they don’t cure all patients, even if they slow progression and reduce symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Similar concerns scuttled the United Arab Emirates’ attempts to acquire the jet, he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Rising electricity prices are one reason data centers are facing a growing wave of local opposition, which has delayed or scuttled tens of billions of dollars worth of projects.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The U.S., on the other hand, scuttled almost all its weapons of that type long ago.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

Nhamo refused to look at him, and after a moment Tag scuttled off to play with someone else.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer