thwarted
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Rather, he sounded like what he was—a damaged, thwarted middle-aged boy soprano, one of the saddest things in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
It was another hyphenated player who thwarted that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
York Valkyrie became the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive effort thwarted Wigan Warriors at the Brick Community Stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Their efforts were thwarted by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who rejected the petition right at the deadline, hours before the state’s primary election last month.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 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
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