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destabilize

verb as in undercut

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A weakening yuan could destabilize the Treasury market.

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“That then destabilized the Treasury market—because all of a sudden, you have all these sellers,” he says.

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Some Western officials see the drones as the latest phase of Russia’s efforts to threaten and destabilize the West.

Russia’s deepening links with North Korea and China are destabilizing an already shaky regional balance of power.

“Since June, ICE raids have detained thousands, spreading fear and destabilizing entire communities across Los Angeles County. Families are now afraid to go to work, to attend school or even to buy groceries,” she said.

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