"I don't want you to do too much shifting until we're sure that it doesn't cause the cells to destabilize further."

The controversy further destabilized relations in the region to dangerous levels.

After his death, the political turmoil further destabilized the country.

Without a political agreement, a weak government was destabilized further, leaving it vulnerable to the rebels.

"This should further destabilize the Colombo family's command and control."

That could further destabilize what has suddenly become the world's newest zone of atomic confrontation.

It also further destabilized the unity of the empire.

Such a zone, even a temporary one, might further destabilize the situation in northern Iraq.

The action could further destabilize the area, other traders said, and the market was nervous about being caught short.

Moreover, they said letting him go would further destabilize a system that has had 8 superintendents in 19 years.