nonstarter
Example Sentences
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Spending cuts are even more difficult than in Britain—where welfare cuts have proved to be a political nonstarter—and securing a budget at all in a deeply riven French Parliament is a challenge.
The documents had been nonstarters for President Biden, and Ms. Sherman realized then that Mr. Ryabkov’s demands were cover for an inevitable war.
From New York Times
But on another subject, Republicans said Thursday that any proposals from the White House for tax increases to cut deficits are a nonstarter for the House GOP.
From Seattle Times
That’s a political nonstarter for Democrats who rely on union support.
From Seattle Times
In turn, Democrats want to raise taxes on the wealthy and large corporations — a nonstarter for Republicans.
From New York Times
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