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But the administration has taken a variety of steps to thwart Congress’ directives.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

Defense contractors have outfitted strike weapons and interceptors with layers of sophisticated electronics to hit targets and thwart enemy countermeasures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

The 5th Circuit is still trying to thwart its goal.

From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2026

The state of California is leading an effort to prepare a possible lawsuit that could thwart Paramount Skydance Corp.’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

The unusual time of morning to perform the exhumation was selected to thwart possible newsmen and curiosity-seekers from ogling the corpse and possibly taking photographs.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The long consignment to the wilderness thwarts “preservation, access, education, creative reuse, scholarship, etc., when most of the works are out of circulation and not benefiting any rights holders.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025

It brings to mind this concept of malicious compliance, where you’re technically doing what you’re supposed to, but in a way that actually thwarts the goals of the powers that be.

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2025

In what are called Darling chestnuts, however, a CRISPR-modified wheat gene is inserted into the tree and thwarts this acid with minimal genetic alteration.

From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2023

Fans have repeatedly told him how they can relate — to Lilo’s frustration over feeling misunderstood, to Nani’s determination in spite of a world that continually thwarts her good intentions, even to Stitch’s rebellious nature.

From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2022

The driver went to the rear of the truck, opened it, and pulled out a sixteen-foot Kevlar canoe, with paddles taped to the thwarts.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

But Archer thwarted their plan, as Brook turned back to his strike bowler to make an impact with the game in the balance.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

But his bravura weakened as the conversation continued, and he spoke of his lost dream of being a surgeon, thwarted because his family could not afford school fees.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

In this case, the fund being targeted thwarted the activist investors by denying them the full voting power of their shares.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

Mantel contends Yaroslavsky has thwarted efforts to increase the housing supply.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

So I feigned interest in flowery descriptions of thwarted romance and complicated sacrifice all the way back to the main road, where Lula turned off to her house while Travis strenuously waved goodbye.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

"As her book's title suggests, it turns out Hill was quite busy behind the doors of justice, thwarting the integrity of the justice system she was sworn to protect and uphold," the justices wrote.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Treasury yields snapped higher Tuesday, breaking a six-week trading range and thwarting the bond market’s traditional role as a haven in times of stock market volatility.

From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026

Revolution’s experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting cancers including lung, pancreatic and colon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026

Now was the time, they all knew, if there ever was to be a time, when he ought to have it out with his friend and king—yet Guenever was thwarting him.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White