derail

Example Sentences

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In November, a train travelling from Glasgow to London on the West Coast Main Line derailed near Carlisle after hitting a landslip, leaving four people injured.

From BBC

History is also on the side of the Santa rally, as a weak start to December has not typically derailed it.

From MarketWatch

Five carriages derailed after the collision, but no injuries were reported among passengers and staff on the Delhi-bound express.

From BBC

Five coaches of the train, which was headed to New Delhi from remote Mizoram state, were derailed.

From Barron's

But none came close to derailing a package long seen as must-pass legislation.

From Barron's