undermine
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Sir Olly has defended his decision not to share the vetting recommendation more widely, arguing this would undermine the confidentiality of the process.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The proposed reforms would "undermine that principle" by replacing "an open market with a controlled structure."
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
“They expose vulnerable people to exploitation, deny them appropriate care, undermine trust in Medicare, and, when left unchecked, distort the data and assumptions federal policymakers rely upon to oversee these benefits.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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
He married and had children, but his post-traumatic stress disorder continued to undermine his ability to manage his behavior.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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Grade 9, List 2
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