kibosh

Example Sentences

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Her attorneys objected to the actor’s participation in the scene and the judge put the kibosh on that.

From Washington Times

An extinct rat that once lived on an island in the Indian Ocean may have put the kibosh on scientists’ dreams of resurrecting more famous extinct animals like the woolly mammoth.

From Science Magazine

Iowa State put the kibosh on yet another negative streak that was left over from last season's 2-22 campaign.

From Fox News

Despite tying the knot in the same year they began dating, Chopra also put the kibosh on any lingering speculation their marriage was for vanity.

From Fox News

Enchant, of course, was the holiday light extravaganza held in T-Mobile Park before the pandemic put the kibosh on large events.

From Seattle Times