undercut

Example Sentences

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While Lime has arguably been perceived by some in the past as relatively expensive, the new subscription appears to try to undercut the cost of single journeys using buses and other forms of public transport.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In many places she chooses to undercut the image of the lone genius, sovereign over his book-lined study and carefully marshaled pens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In February, Chipotle said “consumer trends have been really tough to predict,” and its cautious forecast for the year undercut hopes for a restaurant recovery.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

His fierce criticism of illegal immigration — Chavez argued that they undercut his unionization efforts — put him at odds with immigration activists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

On one occasion, Borgenicht realized that his only chance to undercut bigger firms was to convince the wholesalers to sell cloth to him directly, eliminating the middleman.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell