The site barely escaped a condominium development by Fred Trump, but public opposition and the expense of demolition scuttled the project.

The board operates by consensus, and the determined opposition of any member could scuttle the changes.

German opposition and complex diplomatic maneuvering as to the location, nature and preconditions of the conference delayed and ultimately scuttled it.

Fierce opposition among the American Jewish community scuttled the plan, signaling a decline in Nativ's influence in the U.S.

Such strong opposition from Kinnick's teammates, relatives, and fans scuttled Tosaw's plans.

When Cnooc, the Chinese government-owned oil company, dropped its bid to buy Unocal this month, it said political opposition in Washington had scuttled the plan.

Mr. Domenici explained that he favored the idea, but worried that opposition might scuttle the energy bill.

German opposition to the conference and complex diplomatic maneuvering scuttled the conference.

The University had wanted to build on the land and tried to assert title to it in 1890, but opposition scuttled their plans.

Fierce opposition to freeways running through downtown Calgary scuttled the plans, and the C-Train came into favour.