as in bothering
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
according to police, the suspect had been derailed in recent months by mounting financial problems
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Recent Examples of derailing
Iranian attacks on tankers, plus drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, risk derailing fragile negotiations and underscore how quickly the Gulf conflict could again spiral.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Pressuring Republicans, and derailing a bipartisan housing bill to press for a proof of citizenship voting bill.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Local communities, including Republican strongholds in Georgia and Mississippi, voiced opposition to the projects, staging protests outside the warehouses and derailing city council meetings.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But left unaddressed was Senate Republicans’ own frustration with how the rough patch has been derailing their legislative agenda.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
While Trout recently expressed excitement about potentially playing in the Philadelphia All-Star game, a new hamstring injury has placed him on the IL, likely derailing those plans.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Advertisement Companies may also want to monitor how further negotiations unfold before committing ships to the area, amid concern that Israel’s parallel war against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon risks derailing progress.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter threatened to walk off an interview with a local TV reporter in 2025, derailing her campaign.
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Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
The dispute risks derailing the discussions on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and future talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
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Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Pressuring Republicans, and derailing a bipartisan housing bill to press for a proof of citizenship voting bill.
—
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Local communities, including Republican strongholds in Georgia and Mississippi, voiced opposition to the projects, staging protests outside the warehouses and derailing city council meetings.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
But left unaddressed was Senate Republicans’ own frustration with how the rough patch has been derailing their legislative agenda.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
While Trout recently expressed excitement about potentially playing in the Philadelphia All-Star game, a new hamstring injury has placed him on the IL, likely derailing those plans.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Advertisement Companies may also want to monitor how further negotiations unfold before committing ships to the area, amid concern that Israel’s parallel war against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon risks derailing progress.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 June 2026
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter threatened to walk off an interview with a local TV reporter in 2025, derailing her campaign.
—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
The dispute risks derailing the discussions on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and future talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derailing
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Driving into the estate down a dirt track, you’re met with concrete walls that frame the space with gallery-like precision, directing your eyes toward geological features rather than distracting from them.
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There was some online angst over whether Swift was distracting from football — while the NFL itself capitalized on her fandom.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The cream bronzer blends effortlessly underneath without disturbing the layers.
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But even these preliminary findings are concerning, experts said.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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At the same time, the state’s spending keeps growing quickly as well, alarming the Legislative Analyst’s Office, which advises the Legislature on fiscal matters.
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The 2023 property tax valuation cycle — and to a lesser extent, the 2024 and 2025 cycles — have been the subject of widespread outrage in Jackson County, with skyrocketing property values alarming homeowners and business owners alike.
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This common form of anxiety arises when dogs are left alone for an amount of time, often worrying that they will permanently be left behind.
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Taken together, the actions signal a worrying return to a reality where people with disabilities are pushed to the margins of society, advocates said.
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Israel for years avoided officially recognizing the violence as genocide out fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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That would be Saba Capital, a hedge fund that’s been agitating for change among CEFs for years.
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The 24-year-old Netherlands international, who has scored twice at this summer’s World Cup, is not agitating to leave, but West Ham are resigned to losing the talented attacker.
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