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WhatsApp messages sent to Motin by his wife had "undermined his credibility", the CPS noted.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

More than half of those suits alleged the administration had undermined or failed to comply with federal environmental rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

She made a case that Fortney’s manner and methods had undermined confidence in a badge “that must symbolize public trust.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

In August 2018, Gardner created what became known as her “exclusion list,” which she said included 28 officers whose conduct had undermined their credibility.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2023

She saw now that she had undermined his authority in all eyes by flouting his orders.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare