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Recent Examples of nonstarter
Raising taxes on high-end earners must remain a nonstarter.
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The Editors, National Review, 12 May 2025
During the June 2 talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators traded memorandums containing sharply divergent conditions that both sides see as nonstarters, making a quick deal unlikely.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
But all of that is a nonstarter: The NCAA, conferences and colleges firmly oppose the recognition of college athletes as employees.
15) Will Congress save the day and pass federal college sports legislation?
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Last Sunday, the Kentucky senator indicated that a nonstarter for him is a $5 trillion debt ceiling hike included in the bill.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 12 May 2025
During the June 2 talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators traded memorandums containing sharply divergent conditions that both sides see as nonstarters, making a quick deal unlikely.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
But all of that is a nonstarter: The NCAA, conferences and colleges firmly oppose the recognition of college athletes as employees.
15) Will Congress save the day and pass federal college sports legislation?
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 June 2025
Last Sunday, the Kentucky senator indicated that a nonstarter for him is a $5 trillion debt ceiling hike included in the bill.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonstarter
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More Mark Taylor/Getty Images Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has predicted that New York will be the biggest losers when the trade deadline is complete.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Kelsey was the biggest loser—her shelter was nearly engulfed by a massive river.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
18 July 2025
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This fiasco competes with the high-speed rail project for the best way to waste taxpayer dollars.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The fiasco was immediate and public, but, even after the rout, Kennedy kept pressing the agency to assassinate Castro.—
Keith Gessen,
New Yorker,
16 July 2025
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This year could be a washout for the stock market due to lofty tariffs, but 2026 could mark a return to new highs, according to the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Rain is set to continue in the Northeast on Thursday as New York City, Boston and Buffalo can expect a washout as the late-season nor'easter moves north along the coast.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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The need for such programs often reflect the reality that most people displaced by war or disaster typically stay within their country’s region, with only a minority travelling further afield.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Despite a joint preliminary damage assessment estimating over $15.8 million in emergency response costs and infrastructure damage, the federal government denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster assistance.—
Danny Tow,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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In February, the Paramount+ Trek team suffered a flop with the release of its effort to spin off Michelle Yeoh’s Discovery character into a streaming film titled Star Trek: Section 31.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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Considered a financial flop, the sequel was not helped by being released simultaneously in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The punishment for this debacle, above, should be straight to jail without passing ‘Go’.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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In 2021, following a report by The San Diego Union-Tribune that examined questionable city real estate transactions, including the original Ash Street acquisition, City Auditor Andy Hanau issued a scathing report aimed at avoiding future debacles.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Analysts believe the delivery included B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, a modernized tactical weapon with variable yield and precision guidance.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Thailand hit several locations in Cambodia with drones, tank fire, cluster and aerial bombs early Sunday morning local time, a spokesperson for Cambodia’s defense ministry told reporters.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Equally elevate it to a true spritz by combining with alcohol-free prosecco or just a dash of soda, but fresh orange or a squeeze of lemon juice work well here too.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a large pot, stir together pea juice, Sure-Jell and lemon juice.—
Sheila Yount,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Nonstarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstarter. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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