Word: torpedos
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...only notion that could torpedo the harmony of the hearings is the possibility that Republicans are accepting Ginsburg as a lesser evil. In spite of Ginsburg's years of lobbying and advocacy for women's rights, Ginsburg is not as liberal as she might seem...
...talks, which already have dragged on for six years; many experts believe it is now or never. The fundamental problem is that freer trade will wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in noncompetitive U.S. industries like apparel and glassware -- but pushing too hard to protect U.S. interests could torpedo agreements that would give a long-range boost to fully competitive industries...
...goodies, ranging from jobs to health-care reform, that candidate Clinton promised. On the other hand, he needs to reassure nervous investors that he will not worsen the deficit or overheat the economy. Such moves could cause bond buyers to drive U.S. interest rates higher and torpedo the recovery...
...some on the council's progressive majority accused the dissenters of trying to torpedo the entire ordinance...
...some on the council's progressive majority accused the dissenters of trying to torpedo the entire ordinance...