scuttling

Example Sentences

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Saudi Arabia abruptly canceled two large construction contracts at one of the most ambitious projects in the world, scuttling plans to bring skiing to the desert kingdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The EU ended up accepting it instead of scuttling a deal altogether.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

But the deal between the firm and the harbour board fell through, and the contract went instead to another company which then carried out the scuttling.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

May had Tommy John surgery five starts into his 2021 season, scuttling his impressive start.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

Moments later, Oz released his angry captives and sent a huge crab scuttling straight at Jinny.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder