thwarted
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York Valkyrie became the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive effort thwarted Wigan Warriors at the Brick Community Stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Their efforts were thwarted by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who rejected the petition right at the deadline, hours before the state’s primary election last month.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
He tore his ACL in practice and, after muscling through that disappointment, is now a first-time feature director with “Voices,” a lean and loud musical-thriller about thwarted dreams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
But attempts at stronger action there are often thwarted by the need for consensus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
So if Hitler sent any more saboteurs to America, he would fear that the mole would let the FBI know, and that mission would be thwarted too.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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The Jungle
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