derail
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German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
All too often this campaign, the slightest of setbacks has appeared to derail Liverpool when things had been going well - a far cry from the "mentality monsters" Klopp lauded during his time in charge.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Embassy in Havana threatens to derail a larger effort to expand private-fuel flows into Cuba.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Sebastian Rucci, the chief executive of Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, is now suing the city alleging it unfairly worked to derail the data center.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
I have abandoned my intricate routine of gel, comb, mousse, straightening iron, curling iron, and hairspray...that would totally derail us getting to school on time.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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