Example Sentences

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Mantel contends Yaroslavsky has thwarted efforts to increase the housing supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Since seizing power, the Traore-led junta has repeatedly said it has thwarted attempts to destabilise the country.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

For over a century, Mother Earth herself has thwarted every attempt to get at all but the most readily available sources of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

That tension has thwarted reform efforts since last century.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

Not meant to thwart me! she has thwarted me, and you encourage her, you justify her, Monsieur Montigny.”

From The Advocate by Heavysege, Charles