undermine
Example Sentences
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In the report, the ALA said recent federal actions could undermine California’s efforts to improve air quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
But we have come a long way since 9/11, and the primary effort to undermine al-Qaida has been mostly achieved.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
Some finance ministers, central bankers and financiers have since expressed serious concerns about it, fearing the model could undermine the security of financial systems.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
To hide the president’s residence would undermine its purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
She was afraid that if I called her Aunt Addie I would undermine the morale of the students.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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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