scuttled

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In a potential sign of Netflix’s confidence, it agreed to pay Warner a so-called breakup fee of $5.8 billion if the deal was scuttled because the companies couldn’t obtain necessary approvals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Similar concerns scuttled the United Arab Emirates’ attempts to acquire the jet, he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Rising electricity prices are one reason data centers are facing a growing wave of local opposition, which has delayed or scuttled tens of billions of dollars worth of projects.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The U.S., on the other hand, scuttled almost all its weapons of that type long ago.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

A herd of tiny microceratopses scuttled past, squealing and grunting.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older