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Example Sentences
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Although that meant breaking out flip-flops and scheduling picnics earlier than normal, it has also dashed hopes of a superbloom in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Ireland, who beat Scotland 43-21 earlier on Saturday to seal the Triple Crown, saw their dreams of celebrating the title in Dublin dashed in the final few seconds of the tournament.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Dmitri had to give up his dream of joining the KGB when his hope that the new president, Boris Yeltsin, would be removed by the remnants of the Communist regime were dashed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Hopes to install wind turbines were also dashed "because they interfere with radar and border surveillance systems".
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
All three children dashed for the stage, barking and growling and having what seemed to be a simply marvelous time.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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