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undue

[uhn-doo, -dyoo] / ʌnˈdu, -ˈdyu /


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Freeman describes Lilley as a friend, and an anonymous email sent to City Council in 2024 complained their socializing “could be perceived as exerting undue influence or favoritism.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

While there, Ho opposed several major rules, saying they imposed undue burdens on auditors and deterred new entrants into the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It’s certainly hard to argue that the current round of conflict, including the extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz, will undue the market’s hard-won gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Claims of undue influence, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty — if your mother had financial control or power of attorney — are common tools in cases like this.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“He could blend easily into any group without drawing undue attention to himself, a valuable characteristic for a spy.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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