undercut

Example Sentences

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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

His fierce criticism of illegal immigration — Chavez argued that they undercut his unionization efforts — put him at odds with immigration activists.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Then, on the day of Team USA’s first game, Harper accidentally undercut the enthusiasm.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

There was one awkward spot, where there was no ledge and the wall was sheer and even undercut for a short space; there he slipped and swung out on the silver line.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien