nonstarter
Example Sentences
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Several of those provisions have long been considered nonstarters for Iran, which sees its missile stockade and regional alliances as central to national security.
From Los Angeles Times
All are nonstarters, which explains the skepticism of Arab and Israeli officials.
Property prices are sensitive to what is happening in the economy and with interest rates, so losing the ability to decide when to sell is a nonstarter.
“That is a nonstarter for the entire industry, whether restrictions be for crude or refined products,” he said.
From MarketWatch
“That is a nonstarter for the entire industry, whether restrictions be for crude or refined products,” he said.
From MarketWatch
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