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derail

[dee-reyl] / diˈreɪl /
VERB
run off a track
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A lack of available fuel and the rise of faster, cheaper alternatives like solar power, gas, or geothermal energy could derail the stock, Jefferies points out.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Investors feared that the energy shock would derail a big year for international stocks, particularly in the developing world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The proposal faces multiple hurdles that could derail it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

It has also accused Musk, head of xAI, of trying to derail one of his key rivals.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

A universe where he does derail it but Natasha is able to fix it.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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