derail

Example Sentences

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“The move comes amid concerns that escalating tensions could derail global growth, a backdrop that has triggered the largest two-day decline in U.S. equities in a year,” the bank added.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sebastian Rucci, the chief executive of Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, is now suing the city alleging it unfairly worked to derail the data center.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Will the disappointment of this defeat derail Arsenal?

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“It should be sized small enough that a major decline doesn’t derail their long-term financial goals,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Just be sure not to derail them in the middle of a train of thought.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker