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undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn, uhn-der-mahyn] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪn /


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Buyout firms are starting to explore ways to invest in legal-services companies, and many lawyers and lawmakers are concerned that this money could undermine the relationship between lawyers and their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"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

Liverpool believe that any agreement cannot come at the cost of the clubs financial equilibrium nor undermine the allocation of resources within the playing squad.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

If Suozzi didn’t know at the time that Morales’s government was working to undermine the task force, he probably should have.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Rather than assisting in our stated goals—productivity, creativity, long-term thought—the tools can undermine those crucial aims.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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