- present participle of undermine.
undermining
Example Sentences
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Does incorporating everyday brands risk undermining the exclusivity appeal?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“The risk,” Bowler stresses, “is that a seemingly benign policy decision produces a disorderly bond market tantrum by undermining confidence in the broader policy mix.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The then prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, accused Gill of "undermining our interests as a country".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“While some progress has been achieved, including the promotion of meaningful observation within the Elections Office, Mr. Curtis has failed significantly in other core responsibilities, undermining the very principles he was appointed to uphold.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
That afternoon, without stirring from her daybed, Emily had guessed that Lola was undermining Briony’s play, a suspicion confirmed by the diagonally ripped poster on the easel.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
