1.  Everywhere Watson went, his reputation as a killer preceded him and thwarted his dreams of becoming a respectable businessman.

2.  The weary souls who find their way to Lilyville have seen their dreams thwarted and their lives uprooted.

3.  Whether the city will be able to overcome the obstacles that threaten to thwart its dreams is an open question.

4.  Border controls remain strict, thwarting the dreams of many mainlanders hoping for a better life here.