Example Sentences

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"They might have wanted to have children and it scuppers the life choices they thought they could make."

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2022

French leaders have been scathing of the deal that scuppers a contract with France to build 12 conventional diesel-electric submarines for Australia.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

The nearby gargoyle scuppers are a little older, having been installed in 1856.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2019

The development deals a blow to Wong and Law's fledgling party, Demosisto, and scuppers Wong's hopes of running for the legislature after he attains the age of majority in October.

From Time • Aug. 17, 2017

The fishing-boats are racing for home, and rise and dip in the ground swell as they sweep into the harbour, bending to the scuppers.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker