torpedo
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Perez's attempts to set a quick time in the second session were torpedoed by slower cars getting in his way on each of his laps and he ended up seventh fastest.
From BBC
While never personally charged with crimes or formally accused of wrongdoing, Grant as president torpedoed a corruption case prosecuted by his own administration.
From Seattle Times
She is credited with turning the group into a formidable bloc of votes capable of torpedoing or ensuring passage of key Democratic policy initiatives.
From Reuters
Any time a photon torpedo was fired, it was because the Enterprise was forced to fire by hostile forces.
From New York Times
Sen. Josh Hawley accused fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of advocating for China’s right to spy on Americans after Mr. Paul torpedoed Mr. Hawley’s effort to pass a bill banning TikTok on Wednesday.
From Washington Times
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