undercut

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While Lime has arguably been perceived by some in the past as relatively expensive, the new subscription appears to try to undercut the cost of single journeys using buses and other forms of public transport.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

After a relatively strong year in 2025, electric-vehicle sales are predicted to slow overall in 2026, undercut by the expiration of tax credits in September.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The president’s strategy is coherent and prudent: By systematically pressuring exposed adversaries, the influence of strategic rivals is undercut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Other smugglers undercut Los Osos’s business in the 1990s by using different spots to cross migrants along the river.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario