That risk drastically undermines the credibility of nuclear deterrence of conventional war.

It is, after all, junk food and while the reduction of strain on the heart, the likely increased risk of malnutrition and diabetes may undermine that benefit.

The chairman of the Catholic Social Justice Council, Bishop William Morris, said, "The decision to join the buildup in the gulf contradicts strong community sentiment and risks undermining U.N. processes."

When representatives of the news media asked that the letters be released, Mr. Libby's lawyers argued against that, saying it "needlessly risks undermining the fair administration of justice."

They have a conservative buy-and-hold strategy but because their overseas holdings are so huge, they run enromous risks that swings in currency rates will undermine the value of their portfolios.

By prolonging his rule, the general risks taking Pakistan backward and undermining much of the considerable good that he has been able to achieve.

But shouting in the street, especially the bluster from union leaders, risks undermining their case.

FODDER FOR THE BLOGGERS - When representatives of the news media asked that the letters in support of I. Lewis Libby Jr., left, be released, Mr. Libby's lawyers argued against it, saying it "needlessly risks undermining the fair administration of justice."

The risk of prioritising the objective of financial sustainability could undermine those of quality and accessibility, but also, without sustainability, quality and accessibility would only be possible in the short term.

Undoubtedly genetic engineering can help people with serious, at present incurable illnesses, but to modify human beings' genetic make-up for other reasons is completely reprehensible and risks undermining the principle that all people are of equal worth.