undercut

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That association, all three presidents said, is distorting financial conditions in ways that undercut the Fed’s mandate of stable prices.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

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

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

In February, Chipotle said “consumer trends have been really tough to predict,” and its cautious forecast for the year undercut hopes for a restaurant recovery.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 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