career-ending

Criticizing Israel has proven to be a career-ending move to others in the past … from all departments of the government.

Think Progress » ADL asserts Gen. Petraeus ‘erred’ in his recent congressional testimony. 2010

At Saturday night's team meeting, Mr. Ryan ceded his usual role as pregame speaker to former defensive linemen Dennis Byrd, who suffered a career-ending injury and was temporary paralyzed after breaking his neck during a game in 1992.

After The Talk, The Jets Walk The Walk Scott Cacciola 2011

I imagine her intent was to perhaps save me from what she perceived as a career-ending move.

My Female Colleagues Told Me Not To Talk About The Abuse. I Did It Anyway 2011

A large percentage of "successful" ejections result in serious, often career-ending injuries.

Would You Bring Back NGLT-or SLI? - NASA Watch 2009

Jones told the Guardian he believed Starkey's comments were "a career-ending moment".

David Starkey claims 'the whites have become black' 2011

-- Senior RB James Montgomery, who had calf surgery early in the season that was thought to be career-ending, is on track to return for the start of the season, coach Paul Wulff said on signing day.

Washington State - Team Notes 2010

"What we have shown in this election is that support for gay marriage is a career-ending position for judges and legislators."

Gay-Rights Groups See Election As Major Setback AP 2010

"What we have shown in this election is that support for gay marriage is a career-ending position for judges and legislators."

Gay-Rights Groups See Election As Major Setback AP 2010

If they missed a major customer or a huge shipment of deadly technology—if some major unknown existed—a significant intelligence victory could turn into a career-ending embarrassment and yet another in a series of failed missions that had dogged the CIA over the years.

Fallout Catherine Collins 2011

A large percentage of "successful" ejections result in serious, often career-ending injuries.

Would You Bring Back NGLT-or SLI? - NASA Watch 2009