nonstarter

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

It was a nonstarter for the hotel owners and operators — so much so they refused to send their negotiators to the next bargaining session.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

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

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman