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undercut

[uhn-der-kuht, uhn-der-kuht, uhn-der-kuht] / ˌʌn dərˈkʌt, ˈʌn dərˌkʌt, ˈʌn dərˌkʌt /


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undersell
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We undercut the hotels and some of the other listings in our area by $100.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

He adds that there was “a danger of the character becoming an anime villain,” which the writers wanted to undercut.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

It is also to undercut China’s production advantage by developing cleaner, cheaper and more-flexible technologies that can produce critical minerals at or below China’s prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Still, some in the industry see foie gras following the familiar pattern in which Chinese exporters, honed by fierce competition at home, undercut global competitors with low prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The strength of the words were undercut by the way his voice cracked with strain.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

That detail undercuts the hard-luck narrative surrounding Bardella's early years which he would later use to appeal to a wider electorate.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 2, 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

James Egelhof, chief U.S. economist at BNP Paribas, said this undercuts the Fed’s strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 21, 2026

How should this calm, learned man know anything about undercuts or science in blows?

From In the Midst of Alarms by Barr, Robert

The Chinese challengers Seedance, Kling and Alibaba’s HappyHorse have rapidly closed the gap on cinematic realism and have upstaged their American rivals by undercutting them on cost.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

"That's what it is - a business earning money, undercutting competitors, and not following the rules."

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

That led Judge Perry to retort: “You are significantly undercutting your mea culpa here by standing behind the charges and continuing to vilify these particular defendants.”

From Slate May 22, 2026

Those agencies competed aggressively for clients, with leaders undercutting each other and sometimes trading petty insults, according to people familiar with the company.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

He was holding the Lombard back and shouting, “You offer a usurious rate! Forty percent! Forty! My uncle offered thirty. Thirty is reasonable! Thirty is standard! But thirty is undercutting now?”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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