verb
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But differences over valuation scuppered the deal-that could happen again.
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He tried that in Galle but was scuppered by Murali in both innings.
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It was this that finally scuppered her opponent.
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Others feel outsiders are scuppering their chance of the bypass they have long wanted.
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Pond purloined: A Scarborough school's nature garden has been scuppered by thieves who made off with their fish pond.
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Subconsciously, they scupper their own efforts to gain a little comfort.
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The extent of Labour's majority scuppered most of the smaller parties' ambitions.
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The surprise result also scuppered Scarborough Building Society's plans for a rate rise.