nonstarter

Example Sentences

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For many California trial attorneys, ideas such as these are nonstarters.

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Polis said, however, that demands for mandatory cuts are a “nonstarter” for Colorado.

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“Because them trying to whitewash the investigation into the death of Keith Porter is a nonstarter. We’re not going to allow that to happen.”

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They’ve dissected every shot of the trailer and teasers, they’ve planned viewing parties to watch both new releases — the question of overexposure is a nonstarter to them.

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“For Maduro, that’s clearly a nonstarter. So until we see a clear sense of flexibility from Washington and Caracas, I think this stalemate is going to continue.”

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