undercut
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In the book, Newsom describes his struggles with dyslexia and how the learning disorder undercut his self-esteem when he was an emotionally vulnerable child.
From Los Angeles Times
The Hims & Hers strategy of undercutting patented drugs arguably went too far and always seemed like a mirage, as far as strategy goes.
The U.N.’s human-rights office said the shortage of imported fuel is undercutting the supply of food and disrupting essential services like water systems and hospitals in the country of 10 million people.
“If you bring weak cases and you lose, it undercuts your credibility of being any good at your job,” Hochman said.
From Los Angeles Times
The resulting lack of rigor allows unprepared students to slide through undemanding courses while undercutting the preparation needed to become excellent doctors.
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