- present participle of undermine.
undermining
Example Sentences
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The statement added that the changes to the World Cup qualifying were a "setback" for associate members and "risk undermining the progress made in recent years to grow the global game".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The unexplained, silent changing of casualty statistics - for both the wounded and the dead - was criticised as undermining transparency.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"I believe these amendments carry the risk of undermining public support for the symbolic Emperor system."
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The whole reason thousands of men fought a war over the most beautiful woman alive is that there’s only one of them — unless undermining that excuse is the point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Lawrence’s statement had the curious effect of undermining both the other witnesses, while placing his own credibility at the service of a smear of Oppenheimer.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
