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Speaking later on BBC Newsnight, Lord Hain denied he had been undermining a decision of the courts, saying: "I considered it extremely seriously before I said it".

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2018

Speaking with the BBC's Justin Rowlett, Gen Nicholson said Russia had been undermining US efforts in the region despite shared interests in fighting terrorism and narcotics.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2018

The team felt the cool weather had been undermining one of its biggest offensive strengths: fly balls.

From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2017

Several Vatican officials said that Cardinal Piacenza’s greatest transgression had been undermining his predecessor, a Brazilian prelate close to Francis who appeared with him on the balcony of St. Peter’s after his election.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2014

The vicar's account of the fall of the tower was that the workmen had been undermining it all the day, and had left in the evening intending to give the finishing stroke the next morning.

From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas