- present progressive of derail.
Example Sentences
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High interest rates are derailing the ambitions of climate regulators and automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, underscored Wednesday by the scrapping of a GM-Honda partnership and a warning from a battery maker.
From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023
High interest rates are derailing the ambitions of climate regulators and automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles, underscored Wednesday by the scrapping of a GM-Honda partnership and a warning from a battery maker.
From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2023
However, the lockdowns in its two largest cities are derailing the country's plans for an economic rebound from the pandemic, with some economists forecasting its second recession in as many years.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2021
Truancy, chronic absenteeism among students and high turnover among teachers and administrators are derailing effective learning in our elementary and high schools.
From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2018
The top items on Underwood’s agenda are derailing the career of the usurping State Department nominee and messing with an education bill that’s supposed to be a centerpiece of the president-elect’s first 100 days.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2013
