undercut

Example Sentences

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In many places she chooses to undercut the image of the lone genius, sovereign over his book-lined study and carefully marshaled pens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

His fierce criticism of illegal immigration — Chavez argued that they undercut his unionization efforts — put him at odds with immigration activists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

That could move the stock and undercut Berkshire’s goal of repurchasing stock as inexpensively as possible.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Appel says she actually doesn’t suggest a specific resolution because “I might undercut myself.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 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