And, by doing these things, I effectively doomed my people and damned myself.

When informed of the coup, he as the Vice Prime Minister organized a government-in-exile at Regensburg and called on the police, military, and other public servants to support the government, which effectively doomed the prospects of the putschists.

Their opposition effectively doomed the effort to negotiate a solution.

The commission could recommend taking Mrs. Ciller to the Supreme Court, effectively dooming her chances of becoming Prime Minister again as envisioned by the governing coalition's power-sharing arrangement.

On the night of December 18, the Ashmore Village Board rejected Swinford's request for a zoning permit five to zero, effectively dooming the project over concerns related to fire safety, as well as consideration for public opposition.

His poor showing in Florida effectively doomed his candidacy.

In the late 1970's, G.M. declined to participate in an attempt by the Ford Motor Company to win protection from Japanese imports, effectively dooming the effort.

In losses to Oakland and Detroit that effectively doomed the Jets' season, Martin rushed a total of 33 times for 63 yards, leaving the offensive line without answers about what had gone wrong.

When Clinton signed the Welfare Reform Law, he effectively doomed Republican attempts to oust him in the 1996 elections.

The notoriety that McCarty gained during the Lincoln County War effectively doomed his appeals for amnesty.