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undermining

[uhn-der-mahy-ning] / ˈʌn dərˌmaɪ nɪŋ /


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It said without changes, about 2,200 more vehicles would use the congestion charging zone on an average weekday in 2026, increasing congestion and undermining the current scheme.

From BBC

The national currency, the rial, has lost more than a third of its value against the US dollar over the past year, while double-digit hyperinflation has been undermining Iranians' purchasing power for years.

From Barron's

The drop in the currency is a particular sore spot, undermining people’s savings and raising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Trouble surfaced after the summer when bitcoin began falling, eventually dropping below $90,000 in November, undermining confidence in companies heavily exposed to it.

From Barron's

This kind of symbolism works because "without even giving a speech, you are undermining the authoritarian script".

From BBC