Example Sentences

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For a lot of people, these aren't deal-breakers, and some may even sound quite petty.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

"You can also use this time to reflect on your short- and long-term career goals. Make a list of what you need and want in your next job, as well as any potential deal-breakers"

From Salon • May 3, 2025

As you learned more and more about what living in space might involve, you discovered all these new hurdles and potential deal-breakers.

From Scientific American • Nov. 9, 2023

Some waitlisting criteria may be defined as “absolute,” while others are “relative,” meaning they are not automatic deal-breakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Those terms are deal-breakers if the city cares about ethics and equity.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021