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
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 ● Aug. 26, 2024
Astrobotic Technology, a Pittsburgh company, launches its lander in January, but a fuel leak prevents a landing and dooms the craft.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
That likely dooms his chances of claiming immunity from state prosecution under the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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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