undermine

Example Sentences

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"We see powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation," he said, adding: "Despite these rough seas, we sail ahead."

From Barron's

Inflation also undermines the value of Social Security payments, because the annual cost-of-living adjustments come a year in arrears.

From MarketWatch

The companies said that making their shareholders contribute more to the fund “undermines investor confidence in California utilities.”

From Los Angeles Times

But how unique are such apparent attempts to undermine the central bank’s authority?

From Salon

“So you start with that, which undermines a person’s credibility.”

From The Wall Street Journal