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Although that meant breaking out flip-flops and scheduling picnics earlier than normal, it has also dashed hopes of a superbloom in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Ireland, who beat Scotland 43-21 earlier on Saturday to seal the Triple Crown, saw their dreams of celebrating the title in Dublin dashed in the final few seconds of the tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He dashed out of the administrative building and jumped into a golf cart, racing across the school’s sprawling campus to the location identified in the alert, the “E” girls’ bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

His hopes of reaching Turkey dashed by the Middle East war, Rashid Nazari fled back to Afghanistan where he described the search in neighbouring Iran for food, fuel and safety.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Alfhercht dashed to him and held him up, cradling him in his arms.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack