foreclose
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This does not, of course, foreclose another question: Does the book add anything of additional value—defining the term, loosely, to include perspective and narrative fluency?
But circumstances can change, and a permanent prohibition against Ukrainian membership would foreclose a step that may become necessary.
Since demand for software code seems insatiable, and developers’ salaries are extremely high, increasing productivity seems unlikely to foreclose opportunities for people to enter the field.
From New York Times
The notices are the first step toward the city foreclosing to turn the properties over to different housing providers.
From Los Angeles Times
McCarthy has said he does not favor a “blank check” when it comes to Ukraine aid, but he has not foreclosed on the possibility of providing additional support.
From Washington Post
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