spell doom
idiom
: to lead to the failure or end of something
The poor economy spelled doom for many small businesses.
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The big difference this time around is that Burrows’ selection as Speaker does not spell doom for top conservative policy priorities, as was the case for his predecessors.
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Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Where the very air around Tania and Azarias may spell doom for them both.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Political analysts said the report’s findings would traditionally spell doom for a politician, but in today’s environment, his future isn’t clear cut, particularly if Gaetz continues to have Trump’s backing.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The failure to reduce expenditures could spell doom for an increasing number of colleges.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Where the very air around Tania and Azarias may spell doom for them both.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Political analysts said the report’s findings would traditionally spell doom for a politician, but in today’s environment, his future isn’t clear cut, particularly if Gaetz continues to have Trump’s backing.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The failure to reduce expenditures could spell doom for an increasing number of colleges.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Spell doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20doom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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