undercut

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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

That could move the stock and undercut Berkshire’s goal of repurchasing stock as inexpensively as possible.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Appel says she actually doesn’t suggest a specific resolution because “I might undercut myself.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

England's efforts were undercut by a string of errors.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

This stream did not seem to have any calm water, and I must have walked a thousand miles before I found a pool by a deep undercut bank in the shade of overhanging bushes.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George