undermining

Example Sentences

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“Immigration scammers contribute to a lawless environment, undermining our immigration system,” said Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency Urbina falsely thought had awarded her residency.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

But Google hit back, saying that the "unwarranted intervention" risks "unnecessarily driving up costs while undermining critical privacy and security protections for European users."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

And there is the long-standing trend in the decline in public trust in institutions, undermining it all.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

The Food and Drink Federation Scotland, which represents manufacturers, said the policy had a "real risk of undermining investment, resilience and food security".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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