Sentence examples for thwarted the from inspiring English sources

But again, local opposition thwarted the plans.

Storms and British reinforcements thwarted the joint effort.

But Félix Potvin thwarted the Islanders with 33 saves.

"We have thwarted the coup, but it's not all over.

Robles thwarted the Ecuador striker at point-blank range.

That murkiness has thwarted the market's efforts to rally.

This thwarted the clearly expressed will of majorities in both the House and the Senate.

Civic groups and churches rose up in opposition and thwarted the plan.

Mr. Snowden's actions have thwarted the will of the people as expressed at the ballot box.

"Israel thwarted the contacts that could have brought peace," said chief Palestinian negotiator Azzam al-Ahmed.

But in a twist, a judge thwarted the effort to shut one of the sites down.