have derailed
- present perfect of derail.
Example Sentences
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Whether or not the opposition and concerns would ultimately have derailed Netflix’s bid, they introduced time risk—and in large transactions, time is money.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
An hour into “Sinners” comes a risky scene that could have derailed Ryan Coogler’s hit vampire movie: a juke-joint seance that involves a hip-hop DJ, a breakdancer, a Funkadelic-esque guitarist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
It certainly did not sit well with the many French black and mixed-race players in the Chelsea squad, and could have derailed team spirit before the season had even started.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
Paramount decided not to engage with Apollo’s overture, the people said, with one person explaining that doing so could have derailed its advancing negotiations with Skydance, which became exclusive this week.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
All the kisses and endearments in the world couldn’t have derailed the momentum building up in District 8.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
