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Recent Examples of nonstarter
But your chargeback would have been a nonstarter because of the length of time elapsed.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
That was a nonstarter for China for months.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Our political leaders should tell Davis Gates unequivocally that throwing buckets of cash at the status quo is a nonstarter.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Analysts argued the deal would be a nonstarter even before Zelensky’s public denunciation of any territorial concessions.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
That was a nonstarter for China for months.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Our political leaders should tell Davis Gates unequivocally that throwing buckets of cash at the status quo is a nonstarter.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Analysts argued the deal would be a nonstarter even before Zelensky’s public denunciation of any territorial concessions.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarter
Noun
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Hochul did not want to back a loser, and with Mamdani winning, the Democrats locally and nationally need to show party unity, and that should have also figured into Jeffries's decision.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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He was fraudulently declared the loser and forced into exile by Maduro.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, if Jarrett doesn’t make it to Cologne in time, or if Vera can’t find the right piano for him before the curtain goes up, the whole thing could easily turn into a life-defining fiasco.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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The fiasco became a central focus of the sole debate between the two Virginia candidates last week.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Market breadth was negative but not a washout, new 52-week highs were still well ahead of new lows.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For people like Wasefi, with sisters and nieces back home, no amount of tourist-friendliness can compensate for this disaster.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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The October 10 disaster killed 16 employees at Accurate Energetic Systems, which makes military and demolition explosives about 60 miles west of Nashville.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Blasena emphasizes that lighting and draping that eliminates unsightly walls can make a space feel intimate, while a focal bar, signature cocktails, a photo booth, and late-night tchotchkes, such as glow sticks, flashing glasses, and flip flops, can amp up the atmosphere.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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This is a repeat flop for both the Tron franchise and Leto.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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The couple eventually moved on to discuss the wonders of drive-through car washes, though the airport debacle resurfaced during an interview with Allison Williams later in the show.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The eight-figure dispute that cost the Gators blue-chip quarterback signee Jaden Rashada during his first full recruiting cycle was a high-profile debacle.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Samaritan’s Purse has pledged 42 ambulances, 28 of them armored, to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, and is supporting 11 major construction projects, including ambulance response stations and community centers equipped with bomb shelters.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Russians had already been converting Soviet-era bombs into glide munitions with a range of some 80 kilometers (50 miles), allowing aircraft to fire them while staying well clear of Ukrainian air defenses.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Simmer apple cider, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and whiskey over the stove until the drink is warm and combined.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Season with herbs, garlic, or lemon instead of salt.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Nonstarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstarter. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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