undermining

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Ford said overly aggressive emissions targets risk encouraging consumers to retain older, higher-emission vehicles longer, potentially undermining investment in zero-emission technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Turning specifically to people smuggling - either by gangs or orchestrated by hostile states - the declaration says that the phenomenon "risks undermining support for and the integrity of the Convention system".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In fact, they’d almost certainly make the situation worse by undermining the research ecosystem.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The US is also investigating Brazil for unfair trade practices, such as whether the country's free PIX electronic payment system is undermining the competitiveness of US companies.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

He toured the country, mesmerizing crowds with thundering calls for black people to shake off the undermining ghetto stereotypes and claim their long-denied political power.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama