sabotaging

Example Sentences

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This week I am looking at the big picture, sharing words of caution to avoid sabotaging future prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But McLaughlin did not merely alienate the judiciary; she consistently undermined the administration’s legal arguments, sabotaging lawyers’ efforts to cover up unlawful conduct by boasting about it on social media.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

In pursuit of perfection, Kelly, who faces Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF light-middleweight world title in Newcastle on Saturday, was sabotaging his chances of success.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

But if the position doesn’t come with an opportunity for both personal and professional growth, you might be sabotaging your future self.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

“I’m probably not going to bother doing the sabotaging, either. At least I’m not going to sabotage that contest.”

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo