undermine
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There is a silver lining to the bond selloff: The rise in yields reflects some confidence in the economy—even if it could eventually undermine that outlook by lifting borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
She voiced concern his sharing of AI videos could actively undermine his campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Chelsea are also facing cultural issues that continue to undermine progress.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
On May 5, Rubio attended a conference at the military’s Southern Command in Miami, where he and military leaders discussed “efforts to counter threats that undermine security, stability and democracy in our hemisphere.”
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Yet dividing by zero destroys the fabric of mathematics and the framework of logic—and threatens to undermine the very basis of science.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing undermine
The Crucible
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Grade 9, List 2
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