thwart
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The 5th Circuit is still trying to thwart its goal.
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026
In 2024 it helped thwart a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Two U.S. senators are hoping to pass legislation they believe would bring more stability to college athletics and thwart legal challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
That way, goals like building an emergency fund or creating flexibility within one’s finances are easier to connect to, she said — and can also thwart the feeling of being overwhelmed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Led by three young Black Minorca pullets, the hens made a determined effort to thwart Napoleon’s wishes.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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