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scuttle

[skuht-l] / ˈskʌt l /
VERB
destroy
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Hilton and Bianco want to scuttle the project.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

And what does success in these negotiations look like - a fully-formed peace deal, or just productive initial talks that don't scuttle the temporary ceasefire?

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Analysts don’t expect any delay to scuttle the fragile U.S.-China truce or a future meeting, with modest demands from both sides still likely.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Was she trying to scuttle the Netflix takeover bid?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

When he returned he brought with him a scuttle of coal and some kindling.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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