derail
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Despite the wayward drives, McIlroy steered clear of the mid-range par putts that can ramp up the pressure and derail momentum.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
“Don’t let one or two small failures in life derail you from your bigger goals.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
During the early 2010s Arab Spring, elevated oil prices didn’t derail Malaysia’s growth, and banks maintained solid asset quality, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Just be sure not to derail them in the middle of a train of thought.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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