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This week, Tao was one of two dozen Fields winners to warn that the AI industry’s obsession with solving math problems could undermine the purpose of math itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

However, UK Finance, which represents well-known banks and lenders, has suggested that heavier levies would undermine the government's ambition to deliver "growth in every postcode" and would damage international competitiveness.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry issued a statement on X Sunday expressing the kingdom's "solidarity with the government... against any attempt to undermine the country’s security and stability".

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026

“When attorneys are exploiting vulnerable people, including paying folks to file fraudulent claims, they’re not just breaking the law, they really undermine the credibility of the legal system and every attorney,” Zbur said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

On the one hand, he was treating us as animals to whom he could toss a bit of slop, and I felt it would undermine our dignity to take the sandwich.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

It undermines the intent of the law if, after an expungement, someone can still see a mug shot in a google search, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Stern: He wrote that Bostock supports, not undermines, the court’s conclusion in the latest trans cases, because in Bostock, everyone agreed that adverse actions against the employees was discrimination, right?

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

"At a time when the US-Japan Alliance is dedicated to cultivating prosperity across the Indo-Pacific, we strongly oppose any action that undermines its peace and stability," Glass added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

As negotiating tactics go, it certainly undermines whatever public approval he hoped to gain with his “I’m just a guy, standing in front of the movie biz asking it to love me” bit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

It will send the linguists back to India with their tape recorders, because it undermines the critical superstructure of their methodology.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

Rights groups had opposed the clemency, arguing it undermined the rule of law.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, that has also been undermined by a massive flop of a debut that doesn’t appear like it will go anywhere—in spite of the media tour that preceded it.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

Laguna Beach officials have closed a section of the Aliso Beach parking lot after high tides and strong waves washed away sand and undermined a section of the lot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"The behaviour found in this case was simply intolerable. It involved failures to declare conflicts of interest, dishonesty and conduct which undermined the integrity, impartiality and professionalism expected of every police officer."

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Bentley is thus an advocate of the Thomas thesis: an improved technology for dealing with disease, combined with better scientific knowledge, undermined belief in magic and witchcraft.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

“The risk,” Bowler stresses, “is that a seemingly benign policy decision produces a disorderly bond market tantrum by undermining confidence in the broader policy mix.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

"Illegal off-roading also impacts farmers and landowners who manage these privately owned working landscapes, disrupting farming operations, increasing costs, and undermining long-term conservation efforts."

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

“While some progress has been achieved, including the promotion of meaningful observation within the Elections Office, Mr. Curtis has failed significantly in other core responsibilities, undermining the very principles he was appointed to uphold.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Moeller-Maersk in April, accusing it of undermining a long-term contract.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

I owe it to Cinna, who risked everything by undermining President Snow and turning my bridal silk into mockingjay plumage.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins