undermining

Example Sentences

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Maybe Kagan sought to prevent the majority opinion from undermining countless other state laws that restrict speech in the medical context.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

While these transactions are popular with private-equity investors, they have also attracted criticism for undermining businesses’ financial health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

In a letter to the Home Office, the largest consortium of current providers warned Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood the move risked undermining her wider goals to secure UK borders.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

After the match, the shell-shocked Sharapova explained that the tricky winds made her unsure whether her balls were going to land in, undermining her laser-like groundstokes and confidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

More and more kids saw her cheer- leading behavior as undermining the basketball team and its perfect record.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli