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nonstarter

[non-stahr-ter] / nɒnˈstɑr tər /


NOUN
false alarm
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Hoisting the immense paperback edition of Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” in bed was a nonstarter, so I was pleased to download it when the ebook at last became available in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“That is a nonstarter for the entire industry, whether restrictions be for crude or refined products,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

The case shows that smuggling its chips "is a nonstarter," an Nvidia spokesperson said.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

He said that the program would’ve been a nonstarter without permitted carts, and that its success shows the immense need for ones that can easily be approved by the county as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

It never occurred to me that the bug-out would be a nonstarter.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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