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derail

[dee-reyl] / diˈreɪl /
VERB
run off a track
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Thursday’s vote is a huge step forward for the crypto industry’s biggest legislative priority, but even a small hiccup could derail its path to becoming law.

From Barron's • May 14, 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

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

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

He doesn’t expect AI will derail this, and noted that data centers will only require 1,000 TWh of that 18,000 anyway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Maybe all the things I’m feeling for Natasha are just excuses to make it derail.

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




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