thwarts

Example Sentences

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Wendy thwarts that in accordance with the third trope: the hero returning to save someone weaker than she is.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

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

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

Sometimes she’d be going on very intensely then come to a sudden stop with something like: “What is it? What is it? What can it be that thwarts us?”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro