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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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It could also undercut Netflix’s ability to raise prices in the U.S. and other countries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Some research, in fact, suggests interviews often aren’t just useless—they can undercut what useful information about job candidates there is.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

It will take a lot for anyone here or abroad to undercut a multitrillion-dollar empire like SpaceX.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

He could undercut his competitors and increase his profit margin.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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

“It undercuts all of the values and standards and principles that were already being prioritized and implemented in federal agencies,” Barbati-Dajches said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

This undercuts claims of supercharged fires and feedback loops of carbon release.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

The mighty blows of the stranger went whistling around Robin's ducking head, while his own swift undercuts were fain to give the other an attack of indigestion.

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)

Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised to do the tests for "just under £60", undercutting its competitors.

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

Goldman said the risk to the United States was primarily one of reputation -- and that undercutting the Geneva Conventions could have dangerous impacts for a country frequently at war.

From Barron's Apr. 2, 2026

Fans of Styles who can’t afford to travel to his shows argued that he was undercutting his own big-tent messaging.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 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




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