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Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Saturday's action was thwarted by wind, waves and an issue with the cockpit canopy's latch not fastening.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But the special exemption expired; presidential debates in 1964, 1968 and 1972 were again thwarted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

This vision was thwarted by the Japanese occupation.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly