nixing

Example Sentences

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Kennedy, decided earlier this month, Justices Carlos Samour and Richard Gabriel “specially concurred” to advocate nixing the per se grave or serious shortcut.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

Energy analyst Robert Bryce calculates that nixing Ivanpah could save ratepayers about $100 million a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Some scientists and conservationists say nixing the plan would mean the end for northern spotted owls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

We insisted on meeting any potential pet in person, nixing that option.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

For the next four days it snowed, nixing any chance for a flight.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer