thwarting

Example Sentences

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"As her book's title suggests, it turns out Hill was quite busy behind the doors of justice, thwarting the integrity of the justice system she was sworn to protect and uphold," the justices wrote.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The midfielder might have added a fourth late on but Levante goalkeeper Mathew Ryan denied him with an excellent reflex save, after first thwarting Raphinha.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Revolution’s experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic and colon that have proven difficult to treat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Now was the time, they all knew, if there ever was to be a time, when he ought to have it out with his friend and king—yet Guenever was thwarting him.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White