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A series of exam irregularities in India have undermined trust in the testing system, including the leak of a medical entrance question paper that forced more than two million candidates to retake the test.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The protests follow a series of controversies that have undermined trust in India's testing system, including the leak of a medical entrance examination paper that forced more than two million candidates to retake the test.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

My generation has suffered from two vicious influences that have undermined our collective elasticity and perseverance, and with that, our willingness to take risks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Delays in publishing a report laying out government defence spending have undermined the UK's credibility with its allies, a parliamentary committee that scrutinises public spending says.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Had Goldstein settled for these weasel words, she would have undermined her analysis before it began.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker