Example Sentences

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Russell, 28, cut a forlorn figure afterwards as he contemplated the series of misfortunes that have derailed his season.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Its after-effects have derailed her life, and an unexpected email invitation to attend a retirement party in France honoring her former lover sends her into a tailspin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

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