as in undermines
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
groupthink and peer pressure have so petrified the thinking of the company's top brass that they haven't produced an innovative product in years
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Zelle issued a statement claiming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s suit undermines Zelle, and will empower criminals and hurt small businesses and community banks.—
Corina Vanek,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024 -
This lack of visibility undermines trust and raises concerns about data quality, privacy, and potential biases.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
26 Nov. 2024
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This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.—
Dan Altman,
Foreign Affairs,
12 July 2022
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“Petrifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petrifies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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