thwarts
Example Sentences
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It brings to mind this concept of malicious compliance, where you’re technically doing what you’re supposed to, but in a way that actually thwarts the goals of the powers that be.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2025
In what are called Darling chestnuts, however, a CRISPR-modified wheat gene is inserted into the tree and thwarts this acid with minimal genetic alteration.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2023
He starts to get up, but Sandy quickly thwarts his effort, ushering for me to follow her into the kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
Fans have repeatedly told him how they can relate — to Lilo’s frustration over feeling misunderstood, to Nani’s determination in spite of a world that continually thwarts her good intentions, even to Stitch’s rebellious nature.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
I'm hoping for hours of uninterrupted romantic political discussion, but Didu thwarts that plan.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
