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Recent Examples of nonstarter
Carter said that Kiffin and his reps were given several weeks’ notice that coaching the Rebels in any potential playoff games was effectively a nonstarter.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Democrats have pushed a three-year extension without reforms — a nonstarter with Republicans.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But the film’s glowing reception was overshadowed by poor box office and headlines around Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle jeans campaign, and ultimately has been a nonstarter this awards season.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
It’s destined to fail, as Republicans say a clean extension is a nonstarter.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Democrats have pushed a three-year extension without reforms — a nonstarter with Republicans.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
But the film’s glowing reception was overshadowed by poor box office and headlines around Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle jeans campaign, and ultimately has been a nonstarter this awards season.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
It’s destined to fail, as Republicans say a clean extension is a nonstarter.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarter
Noun
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Some software companies have emerged as potential AI losers, while hardware companies (think semiconductor chipmakers) continue to be AI winners.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 19th through 32nd picks in each round were decided by playoff results — teams eliminated in the wild-card round were placed into slots 19-24, divisional-round losers into picks 25-28, and so on.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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State leadership failures are too many to include here, among them mismanagement of Maryland’s energy resources, a high-profile fiasco that has created massive financial pain for its citizens.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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There was the Epstein files fiasco.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is no major washout or concern for burn scar areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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This comes amid a debate on the right over what themes to stress to avoid a GOP washout in November.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The February 2021 freeze became one of the deadliest and costliest disasters in state history.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Perez Family was a critical and commercial flop.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Everyone wants credit for a hit; for a flop, not so much.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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France passes budget after failed no-confidence votes France passed an annual budget, ending a long-running debacle that felled prime ministers, amplified support for the far right, and raised doubts over the country’s long-term finances.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The timing of the revelations, after the Ashes debacle and after the Noosa ‘stag do’, can only add weight to the impression that there is indeed a drinking culture within McCullum’s England that is damaging the team’s and the sport’s reputation.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday morning, Russian planes dropped seven powerful glide bombs on Sloviansk, in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, killing an 11-year-old girl and her mother, according to regional chief Vadym Filashkin.—
EMMA BURROWS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Uranium is a nuclear fuel that can be used to make a bomb if purified to high levels.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Remove any yellowing with a paste of lemon juice and baking soda applied to affected areas.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pour either the juice of one fresh lemon or half a cup of bottled lemon juice directly into the toilet bowl.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Nonstarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstarter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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