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undermine

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Such sharing of information could potentially undermine any case against Schiff, which prosecutors in Maryland already view as weak.

“Previous dovish signals have been largely undermined by the recent positive growth background and a scarce sense of urgency on supporting growth,” Morgan Stanley economist Kathleen Oh wrote in a note.

In her email to leaders at the D.A.’s office, Jahanshahi wrote that she had been dealing with the mental toll of fighting for justice while being constantly undermined.

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They added that the report's findings on Sinn Féin members attending the funeral of Bobby Storey were "significant" and that the decision to attend "seriously undermined public trust".

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She also criticised his style of communication, which failed to "convey a proper sense of caution" and undermined official health messaging, she said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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