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scuttle

[skuht-l] / ˈskʌt l /
VERB
destroy
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Hilton and Bianco want to scuttle the project.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But at the same time, a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz may scuttle an optimistic outlook, which central banks may be powerless to offset.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The group of Chagossians and Holloway hope their encampment will scuttle the agreement once and for all before the British Parliament rubber stamps it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Demanding that Netflix sign off on the long-term licensing of Warner content to other broadcasters would also likely scuttle its bid.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

She was busy trying to set a scuttle on her nose.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder




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