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nonstarter

[non-stahr-ter] / nɒnˈstɑr tər /


NOUN
false alarm
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Viewers will consider his bowl haircut a romantic nonstarter, but there are levels to be revealed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

In response to AFP's request for comment, an Nvidia spokesperson said "smuggling is a nonstarter".

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

But it’s a nonstarter for millions of households that don’t even have these new tax-advantaged accounts.

From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026

Hoisting the immense paperback edition of Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” in bed was a nonstarter, so I was pleased to download it when the ebook at last became available in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Agriculture was another nonstarter in Australia, which is not only the driest continent but also the one with the most infertile soils.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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