undercut

Example Sentences

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Vergennes had read it and advised Louis XVI to take advantage of the rebellion to undercut France’s longtime British enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He called several defense witnesses in an attempt to undercut the prosecution’s theory of the fire as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

It will take a lot for anyone here or abroad to undercut a multitrillion-dollar empire like SpaceX.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

From that point there was a sheer drop, for the cliff was slightly undercut, and even Gollum could not find a hold of any kind.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien