derail
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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
The renewed outbreak of fighting between Iran and Israel sent prices soaring overnight on concerns that it could derail efforts to bring the Middle East conflict to an end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
In that scenario, “energy prices haven’t risen enough to derail a resilient economy, but they have risen enough to reinforce inflation dynamics,” Luzzetti said.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
I figured if I saved Mr. Bernoffski, if he just didn't die, then maybe my life wouldn't completely derail.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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