Many of these proposals have merit, but their inclusion as amendments might undermine the bill's chances.

Not that he is about to let it undermine his chances to prosper.

Unfortunately, the Bush administration has done nothing to move a bill and everything to undermine its chances.

But a poor trip out west will undermine both teams' chances.

But for years he seemed to be undermining his chances at getting a managing job.

The others could go either way, helping to form a solid staff or undermining the team's chances for a division title.

So wary that some athletes undermine their chances of leaving.

Stating that goal openly, they said, would undermine their chances of getting a tough resolution.

But then, you never know how seriously a bad defense can undermine a team's chances of repeating.

Alas, were your friend to refuse this request, she would most likely undermine her chances of getting the job.