kibosh
Example Sentences
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Her attorneys objected to the actor’s participation in the scene and the judge put the kibosh on that.
From Washington Times
Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes on Monday said head coach Andy Reid put the kibosh on any hopes of catching the star singer perform live once the team went to the locker room.
From Washington Times
Maine is known for its cold weather, but a popular pond hockey tournament was postponed, some ski resorts curtailed operations and organizers even put the kibosh on Saturday’s events at the National Toboggan Championships.
From Seattle Times
Council worry her characterization will fuel Congress’s push to kibosh the law.
From Washington Times
Fans might be a bit tamer walking Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium for the college football championship game Monday as event organizers put the kibosh on tailgating.
From Washington Times
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