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A firm reading, on the other hand, could undercut the argument that inflation is on its way to the central bank’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

An unpopular India would also undercut arguments for closer cooperation between the U.S. and India in the developing world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Talk of possible reconciliation could be undercut by reports that William might remove their Sussex titles when he eventually becomes monarch.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

But his self-assurance is intriguingly undercut during an unguarded exchange in which he acknowledges that no prospective romantic partner has been comfortable with his desire to keep returning to Gaza.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Then Dudley was falling, as if someone had undercut his legs, his massive frame smashing against the porch.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

These are hardly examples of the court showing TLC for criminal defendants, and it undercuts Thomas’ claims on Monday.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

Its lineup undercuts competitors from brands such as Volkswagen, Renault and Tesla by thousands of euros.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

But health concerns have helped power a solar backlash that undercuts efforts to broaden energy sources even as customer costs are rising.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026

None of the new information substantively undercuts the president's assertion that his friendship with Epstein ended around 2004.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026

The cope head undercuts the shoulder, as shown at a, a, in Fig.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose

This serves their goals of undercutting both their target’s work and the institutions they represent.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

With less of a coastal buffer, any large waves that come in “will have even greater impact on the shoreline, with more likelihood of flooding and undercutting of cliffs,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The rising yields are pushing up mortgage rates and undercutting the stock rally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

While they were once known for undercutting rivals on price, Chinese firms are increasingly competing on technology - particularly in batteries, charging infrastructure and software integration.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

I eventually reached her husband through his importers’ association, which would later blackball him for undercutting his fellow members.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee