undermine
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"Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a vital operational and logistical hub that supports US military efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere," US Southern Command said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
That change in direction on rates threatens to undermine gains, slight as they were, in what has been a moribund housing market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“As the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles approach, we cannot allow what should be a celebration of honest sporting endeavor to be overshadowed by this cynical attempt to undermine clean sport,” Banka said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Funding cuts don’t just undermine disease surveillance, they also undercut public trust, which continues to drop.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
To that end, one must know the enemy’s purpose before adopting a strategy to undermine it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Grade 9, List 2
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