Example Sentences

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The team not only holds a 2-0 lead as things shift to New York, but has neutralized all the potential advantages the Yankees appeared to have in this relatively even matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2024

Once one of the toughest road arenas in the NHL, Philadelphia’s poor record and lackluster play for the last three months has neutralized any home-ice advantage.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

It’s not as if he has neutralized his vulnerabilities.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2020

“The strike has neutralized an imminent attack,” said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2018

He has neutralized the effect of the would be habits in the beginning so that they could not get a firm hold.

From Nerves and Common Sense by Call, Annie Payson