undermine
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So does the fact that some players went rogue undermine Tuchel's authority or suggest some kind of disunity?
From BBC • May 22, 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
There is a silver lining to the bond selloff: The rise in yields reflects some confidence in the economy—even if it could eventually undermine that outlook by lifting borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
On May 5, Rubio attended a conference at the military’s Southern Command in Miami, where he and military leaders discussed “efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere.”
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“I have a surprise for you,” he said before she could kiss him and undermine his good intentions.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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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