"Schools, food banks and other charitable institutions rely heavily on the availability of bonus commodities, and this action will directly undermine their programs."

The Church almost immediately protested against the law, arguing that it "directly undermines the rights of the church".

"These memoranda will directly undermine the enforcement of the law."

In many ways, the parent trigger can directly undermine their efforts.

Violations of the no-tampering provisions directly undermine the integrity of the league and the game.

To start deliberating on the desirability of UN resolutions would directly undermine the United Nations.

We are clearly against any such proposal, because it directly undermines the foundations of cohesion policy itself, especially the partnership and the integrated approach to regional development.

The Council's approach is therefore directly undermining the whole legitimacy of the EU.

Suppose that a moderate senator thinks he has struck a deal for fully funded private accounts that don't directly undermine traditional Social Security.

First, some claim that proposed incorporation of victims' rights will directly undermine defendant's rights.