dashed

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It led to the US tightening sanctions against his brother Fidel Castro's regime, and dashed any immediate possibility of dialogue between Cuba and US President Bill Clinton's administration.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A large U.S. delegation arrived with high hopes that were abruptly dashed, according to four sources who attended the talks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The size of deals overall has dashed higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But despite his overnight stardom, hopes were instantly dashed after the tattoo came to light.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Fig leapt onto the kitchen table and dutifully dashed across the wood into the tunnel.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas