derail
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It was the kind of protocol-busting moment that could derail a career.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Few think the conflict will derail a resilient economy, but inflation, growth and jobs are all expected to take a hit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“Don’t let one or two small failures in life derail you from your bigger goals.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
All too often this campaign, the slightest of setbacks has appeared to derail Liverpool when things had been going well - a far cry from the "mentality monsters" Klopp lauded during his time in charge.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Cat wanted to turn the conversation back to her grandparents, but it was impossible to derail the hundredth round of Sharks: Friends or Enemies.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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