derail
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There was a brief point when, by targeting leg side, Devine threatened to derail England but Bell - a much-improved death bowler - returned to have her lbw in the 16th over.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Factional divisions and opposition to talks with the United States exist within the Iranian hierarchy, but such splits will not suffice on their own to derail the negotiating process, analysts say.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
In a statement, Paramount said it “will continue to fight against any attempt to derail a deal that plainly benefits consumers, creators and the industry as whole.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The acquisition still requires sign-off from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions and the Minister of Finance, but Holden says this shouldn’t derail an end-of-year closing timeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The freight trains are longer and seem to glide more smoothly, roll more rapidly, and derail less frequently.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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