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View definitions for scuttle

scuttle

verb as in destroy

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verb as in hurry

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He has also said he would scuttle the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, which is the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history and a landmark legislative win for the Biden administration.

From Salon

We’re facing massive tariffs, mass deportation and when it scuttles the economy, Trump will blame the Democrats and his 70 million plus voters will believe him.

From Salon

The county planned to renew shelter operations on the property until Norwalk’s law scuttled the decision.

If the money doesn’t come through soon, transit planners predict some critical projects may be scuttled — making it tougher for visitors and regular commuters to get around town.

Their partnership was worth 49 when Carse was given the ball immediately after lunch, needing only one delivery to scuttle into Jamal’s stumps.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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