derail

Example Sentences

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There are still tricky obstacles that threaten to derail him - namely the trio of talented youngsters who remain in his half of the draw.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In that scenario, “energy prices haven’t risen enough to derail a resilient economy, but they have risen enough to reinforce inflation dynamics,” Luzzetti said.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

But economists expect that momentum to weaken in the months ahead as higher oil prices threaten to derail global economic growth and hurt external demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But nothing can derail the success of this extraordinary production, the high watermark so far of Pasadena Playhouse producing artistic director Danny Feldman’s ongoing reexamination of the American musical canon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The memory is almost enough to derail Axel’s quest for his quiet bedroom and a good book.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers