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kibosh

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Verb
  • Unfortunately, in 2025, this display has — so far — been seriously hindered by the presence of a brilliant moon.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • In a statement, the Justice Department told NPR the ongoing government shutdown is hindering its ability to consider appeals and reimburse organizations.
    NPR, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Yet the current administration’s dismissive stance toward mRNA science, particularly COVID vaccines, could impede that effort.
    Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
  • New data shows Loop vacancies ballooned over the recent third quarter as post-pandemic work trends continue to impact and impede demand.
    Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Was halting training camp the best move hockey-wise?
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • North Carolina, meanwhile, issued partial benefits to recipients on Friday but has halted further action in light of Jackson’s stay.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But that position has failed to stem criticism over what some within his party said was his failure to rally Democrats in opposition to the Republicans.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • This keeps it at a manageable size and reduces the number of leaves and stems the roots will have to support in the challenging lower light conditions indoors.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.
    The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • According to the flight status report on the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field website Friday, the airport had delayed arrivals from Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and Houston, and canceled flights from Charlotte and Salt Lake City.
    JOSH FUNK, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.
    John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Violence has intensified, humanitarian aid remains blocked, and political prisoners, including my mother, remain behind bars.
    Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And most seniors have been blocked from accessing the drugs, because Medicare is legally barred from covering weight-loss drugs.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Meanwhile, over in Britain, a vibrant antiwar movement brought on motion after motion in Parliament to cease fire and end all offensive operations against the rebels.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Kibosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibosh. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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