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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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Here’s a new one: If minor league baseball is all about affordability, how do you compete against a nearby major league team that might undercut you on pricing?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

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

He called several defense witnesses in an attempt to undercut the prosecution’s theory of the fire as well.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

It is, in fact, a downbeat speech, almost an informal State of the Union address, designed to undercut the revelry and prepare the country for years of more pain and struggle.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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

Several speakers said the continued sharing of surveillance data undercuts the city’s promise as a haven for immigrants, those seeking gender-affirming care and other vulnerable groups.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2026

I generally prepare cavities the same as for non-cohesive gold, but a Tg filling may be held in a more shallow cavity and with less undercuts than for gold.

From Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth by Ambler, Henry Lovejoy

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

Some agents expect their clients shopping for pieds-à-terre will begin hunting for homes specifically below $5 million, undercutting any efforts to raise new revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 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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