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derail

[dee-reyl] / diˈreɪl /
VERB
run off a track
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There was a brief point when, by targeting leg side, Devine threatened to derail England but Bell - a much-improved death bowler - returned to have her lbw in the 16th over.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

It’s all of that and a longshot undertaking, given the countless obstacles that can derail their dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

The senator’s letter probably won’t to derail the IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The renewed outbreak of fighting between Iran and Israel sent prices soaring overnight on concerns that it could derail efforts to bring the Middle East conflict to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It didn’t happen overnight, but by using these techniques I slowly learned how to manage my anxiety so that it wouldn’t derail my career.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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