dooms
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of dooms
Example Sentences
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This balancing sometimes dooms legislative changes, even when they have large budgetary effects.
From Slate • May 29, 2025
"If you’re stuck in the past, that usually dooms a partnership."
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025
That likely dooms his chances of claiming immunity from state prosecution under the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023
This dooms the great love of her life, with Pedro, who marries Tita’s sister just to be near her.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023
Yet, with her prescience, she was aware of dooms and sorrows outside her lover's purview.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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