nonstarter
Americannoun
noun
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a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered
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a person or thing that is useless, has little chance of success, etc
Etymology
Origin of nonstarter
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Not everything on Mr. Jeffries’s list of demands is a nonstarter.
For many California trial attorneys, ideas such as these are nonstarters.
From Los Angeles Times
Polis said, however, that demands for mandatory cuts are a “nonstarter” for Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times
“Because them trying to whitewash the investigation into the death of Keith Porter is a nonstarter. We’re not going to allow that to happen.”
From Los Angeles Times
They’ve dissected every shot of the trailer and teasers, they’ve planned viewing parties to watch both new releases — the question of overexposure is a nonstarter to them.
From Los Angeles Times
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