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Synonyms for «derailment»

"Derailment" refers to a situation where something goes off track or deviates from its intended path. It can be used to describe a literal incident where a train leaves the tracks, but it can also refer to figurative situations where plans, discussions, or events get disrupted or derailed from their original course. Full definition
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Phrases with «derailment»

Sentences with «derailment»

  • That was the question on the minds of many New Yorkers Tuesday following a subway train derailment in Harlem that injured 39 people and caused service disruptions across several lines. (amny.com)
  • There have been a number of high - profile derailments of trains — including one by UP — carrying shale oil, much of which is produced in new drilling areas without established pipeline networks and must be moved by rail. (fortune.com)
  • This comes after recent train derailments in Harlem and in Brooklyn. (observer.com)
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