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
As promo spots showing the combatants in fight mode fill the airwaves, the Public Integrity Project watchdog group has filed a lawsuit trying to derail the event.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The senator’s letter probably won’t to derail the IPO.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
President Trump on Monday aimed to quell a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that threatened to derail U.S. peace talks with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It had been stupid, unthinkably stupid, to let Paolo derail her.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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