undercut
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We undercut the hotels and some of the other listings in our area by $100.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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 is also to undercut China’s production advantage by developing cleaner, cheaper and more-flexible technologies that can produce critical minerals at or below China’s prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Still, some in the industry see foie gras following the familiar pattern in which Chinese exporters, honed by fierce competition at home, undercut global competitors with low prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
He could undercut his competitors and increase his profit margin.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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These are hardly examples of the court showing TLC for criminal defendants, and it undercuts Thomas’ claims on Monday.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
Its lineup undercuts competitors from brands such as Volkswagen, Renault and Tesla by thousands of euros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 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
Several speakers said the continued sharing of surveillance data undercuts the city’s promise as a haven for immigrants, those seeking gender-affirming care and other vulnerable groups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
It completely undercuts so much of our present day notions.
From Quiet Talks on John's Gospel by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised to do the tests for "just under £60", undercutting its competitors.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
Goldman said the risk to the United States was primarily one of reputation -- and that undercutting the Geneva Conventions could have dangerous impacts for a country frequently at war.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Critics have accused Fuyao of undercutting local, longstanding rivals with low prices that can’t be matched, as well as unfair business and labor practices, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
He was holding the Lombard back and shouting, “You offer a usurious rate! Forty percent! Forty! My uncle offered thirty. Thirty is reasonable! Thirty is standard! But thirty is undercutting now?”
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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