nixing

Example Sentences

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After nixing a blockbuster with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Baltimore Ravens sprang into action and landed one of the biggest stars available in free agency instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Kennedy, decided earlier this month, Justices Carlos Samour and Richard Gabriel “specially concurred” to advocate nixing the per se grave or serious shortcut.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

We insisted on meeting any potential pet in person, nixing that option.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

The latest Canada's Food Guide presents a paradigm shift in nutrition advice, nixing traditional food groups, including meat and dairy, and stressing the importance of plant-based proteins.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

For the next four days it snowed, nixing any chance for a flight.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer