scuttling

Example Sentences

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But analysts don’t see the Iran conflict at this point scuttling a U.S.-China summit, or the broader detente.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The forwards took the fight to France with relish, thumping into contact, scuttling several scrums and making the driving maul a weapon against a heavier pack.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

SYDNEY—Australian consumer prices surged in the third quarter, scuttling any hope of a further interest rate cut this year, and potentially in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

May had Tommy John surgery five starts into his 2021 season, scuttling his impressive start.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

As Eilonwy had said, the passageway was more comfortable, for they could walk side by side without crouching and scuttling like rabbits in a warren.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander