dooms
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of dooms
Example Sentences
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We need to understand why wishing ill on the other side is wrong and why such talk poisons civic life and dooms everyone.
From Los Angeles Times
His thoughtful and riveting performance ensures that we never stop pulling for Andy, even after he dooms the crew’s most vulnerable but least interesting member.
From Salon
“That dooms plaintiffs’ standing here,” the Justice Department wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
"If you’re stuck in the past, that usually dooms a partnership."
From Salon
Assumption: The snubbing of “All We Imagine as Light” in the international feature category dooms its Oscar chances.
From Los Angeles Times
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