circuited

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For centuries, even millennia, people learned songs through the oral tradition, which has been short circuited by the advent of electronic media and inexpensive print communications, in just the last century.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2016

She shows no bitterness about the turn of events that short circuited her diplomatic trajectory.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2014

Their invention, Roominate, offers girls the experience of building a working circuited dollhouse in pastel colors.

From Time • Nov. 27, 2013

Wouldn’t that have short- circuited, say, the return of Steve Jobs to Apple?

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 30, 2011

Chief Engineer Blaine came hurrying into the control chamber: "Batteries short circuited by the saltwater!" he exclaimed in a tone of dismay.

From The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet by Driscoll, James R. [pseud.]