undermining

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Critics of the process argued that the investigation had been mishandled, undermining confidence in the IOM.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The findings, published in Conservation Letters, suggest that governments risk undermining conservation gains when they fail to address the long-term financial and social costs that wildlife recovery can place on local residents.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Any sharp jump in import costs could compel the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates, potentially undermining the country’s fragile economic recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

South Africa's international standing has meanwhile been dented, undermining its post-apartheid image as a champion of human rights and African solidarity.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Shin knew he was undermining his ability to adapt to his new life, but he also knew that he could not force himself to change.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden