Edward Whitacre, Jr.

None of us has control over the economy, the job market, or anything else in the global sense. But we are 100% in charge of how we respond to challenges that come our way, be it the loss of a job, a career derailment, or some other disappointment.

American Businessman

Zbigniew Brzezinski

The costly unilateralism of the younger Bush presidency led to a decade of war in the Middle East and the derailment of American foreign policy at large.

American Politician

Use 'derailment' for actual train accidents, not metaphorically for minor inconveniences in plans.

Context Matters

'Derailment' indicates a serious accident, often with extensive damage and potential for injuries.

Seriousness Implied

In technical contexts, 'derailment' can involve discussing causes and prevention measures.

Technical Discussions

'Derailment' refers to an event that significantly interrupts a previously established plan or process.

Plan Disruption

Use 'derailment' to describe situations where unforeseen problems have arisen, complicating the expected course.

Unexpected Challenges

'Derailment' often implies frustration or disappointment as plans go awry, reflecting the emotions involved.

Emotional Weight

 without having to waste any time of driving to the site, so whoever's there, use their robots over the Internet. Well, let's think about that. Let's think about a chemical train derailment in a rural county.