undercut

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Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

France unsuccessfully attempted to block the deal over worries for its farmers, who fear being undercut by cheaper goods from agricultural powerhouse Brazil and its neighbours.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“This scheme defrauded taxpayers of import duties and undercut law-abiding competitors.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Last year the Society of Maritime Industries told MPs that a combination of better state support, tax breaks and lower labour costs typically allowed overseas shipyards to undercut UK yards by 10-20%.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

They’d found a place where the flood waters had undercut one of the dirt banks to form a shallow cave.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson