thwarted
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Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Fukada's quiet portrait of solitude and thwarted love in rural Japan with his "Nagi Notes" is one of three Japanese movies in the 22-strong main competition in Cannes, the world's biggest film festival.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Mantel contends Yaroslavsky has thwarted efforts to increase the housing supply.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
It also said four attempts by Ukrainian troops to advance in Sumy and Donetsk were "thwarted".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Just like the wee mousie in the poem by Mr. Robert Burns, it seemed as if Penelope’s best-laid plans were being thwarted at every turn.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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