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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

The threat that new players will vastly undercut what they can charge for advanced AI pushed down some tech and AI company stock prices last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Every spring an influx of new operators tends to pop up, often charging low rates to try to undercut their peers, said Avery Bustin, a 24-year-old with a detailing business in Montrose, Colo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 21, 2026

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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

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 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

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




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