undermine
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"The suggestion that books or resources acknowledging LGBTQ+ people somehow undermine neutrality is both misleading and dangerous," it added.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"The public should have trust in healthcare professionals and if you express political opinions, it can undermine that trust," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Braun sought to undermine testimony by Clayton that Erickson told him in a phone call that he saw, in his rearview mirror, Grossman hit the boys.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Buyout firms are starting to explore ways to invest in legal-services companies, and many lawyers and lawmakers are concerned that this money could undermine the relationship between lawyers and their clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
They not only fuzz up a writer’s prose but can undermine his intent.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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