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undermining

[uhn-der-mahy-ning] / ˈʌn dərˌmaɪ nɪŋ /


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Undermining those conditions weakens U.S. firms far more than it disciplines foreign competitors.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Undermining that reach weakens the industrial base and our ability to lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Undermining the privacy of WhatsApp messages in the UK would do so for all users, Mr Cathcart said.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2023

Undermining himself and then playing the victim when things go sideways is the only thing he's good at.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2020

"Undermining the bases—undermining the bases"—smilingly repeated the Prince, who had boundless confidence in the intelligence and honesty of his liberal comrade and friend.

From The Awakening The Resurrection by Tolstoy, Leo, graf




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