undercut

The Society of Maritime Industries says foreign yards are typically able to undercut UK-based shipbuilders by 10-20% due to a mix of cheaper labour and better state support.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

She continued: "As registered waste carriers, we're being undercut by unlicensed people who aren't being responsible about where the waste goes, and that's why there's so much fly-tipping."

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

As Selim, the visiting Turk who catches Fiorilla’s eye, bass Vincent Graña had pitch and rhythm issues, and the grating timbre of Kresley Figueroa’s big, agile soprano undercut her depiction of Fiorilla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

He adds that there was “a danger of the character becoming an anime villain,” which the writers wanted to undercut.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

It was not the first time that he had undercut Elizebeth and William.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

That detail undercuts the hard-luck narrative surrounding Bardella's early years which he would later use to appeal to a wider electorate.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

These are hardly examples of the court showing TLC for criminal defendants, and it undercuts Thomas’ claims on Monday.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

But health concerns have helped power a solar backlash that undercuts efforts to broaden energy sources even as customer costs are rising.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026

The 12% reduction to proposed schedules undercuts plans by United and American to add more flights at the hub.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

However, there should be no undercuts to hold the fish.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Albert B. Farnham

The Chinese challengers Seedance, Kling and Alibaba’s HappyHorse have rapidly closed the gap on cinematic realism and have upstaged their American rivals by undercutting them on cost.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

There might be an even bigger competitive threat in the form of Chinese AI entrants undercutting the entire market.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

That led Judge Perry to retort: “You are significantly undercutting your mea culpa here by standing behind the charges and continuing to vilify these particular defendants.”

From Slate ● May 22, 2026

While they were once known for undercutting rivals on price, Chinese firms are increasingly competing on technology - particularly in batteries, charging infrastructure and software integration.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

I eventually reached her husband through his importers’ association, which would later blackball him for undercutting his fellow members.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee