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undermine

[uhn-der-mahyn, uhn-der-mahyn] / ˌʌn dərˈmaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌmaɪn /


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He warned the Albanian government to “refrain from action” that could undermine its effort to join the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The moves inflamed concerns the network's leadership would undermine independent journalism at the US's longest-running and highest-rated news programme.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

He called on them "to be clear with the public" and that "failure to do so will profoundly undermine confidence in MLAs".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is a vital operational and logistical hub that supports US military efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere," US Southern Command said.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Failing a quiz did nothing to undermine my new devotion to an old creed, but a lecture on Western art did.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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