undermined
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“Additionally, as we have said repeatedly, personnel are only removed at this FBI if they have been found to have acted unethically, undermined the mission, or engaged in weaponization of law enforcement.”
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
In its decision, the committee said Burwood's actions were "deplorable" and she was "morally culpable", adding that public confidence in the profession would be undermined if a finding of impairment was not made.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
During a hearing, Judge Joseph A. Montano granted Busfield’s motion to dismiss his indictment, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The S&P 500 has been in holding pattern for two months now, its progress stalled by bond-market carnage and its technicals undermined by the narrow breadth of stocks keeping up the index.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Ishmael was all right, but Ahab he could not respect and this ultimately undermined the book for him.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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