derail

Example Sentences

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U.S. demands that it do so derailed Washington’s talks with Tehran and have kept negotiations from restarting.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if there are any hiccups that derail the rally, IPO activity could take a hit too.

From Barron's

It not only kept Unai Emery's in-form side at bay in third place, it served as a powerful statement to any team hoping to derail their trophy ambitions.

From BBC

The train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda, officials said.

From BBC

That kind of retrenching, from deep-pocketed corporate sponsors to individuals giving their spare change, is threatening to derail the careers of athletes such as McDermott-Mostowy, who relies on his family and a modest U.S.

From Los Angeles Times