undercut

Example Sentences

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In many places she chooses to undercut the image of the lone genius, sovereign over his book-lined study and carefully marshaled pens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In February, Chipotle said “consumer trends have been really tough to predict,” and its cautious forecast for the year undercut hopes for a restaurant recovery.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Chalamet, in conversation with fellow actor Matthew McConaughey, said how much he appreciated people who were working to keep movie theaters alive at a time when streaming has undercut that experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Ferguson Marine has successfully built similar small ferries in the past, but missed out to the Eastern European rival which undercut it on price.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“They also debased their currency, undercut the universality of the iron law, and antagonized the Adem.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss