Branding him an undemocratic usurper could force action that would undermine hard-won American progress in an increasingly troubled region, the officials said.

Bad linkage also undermines progress by avoiding sacrifice.

Politically, they argue that such an approach may undermine social progress and "social cohesion" within the Community.

In addition, frequent government changes over the last five years and social tensions have undermined progress in poverty reduction.

The I.R.A. complained that its enemies had "at every opportunity used the issue of arms as an excuse to undermine and frustrate progress."

Even in places that have been able to make headway in prevention and treatment, the lack of testing continues to undermine overall progress.

Corruption was also undermining progress.

Furthermore, it has argued that suspension is a way for the West to undermine Iran's independence and progress.

Palestinians accused Israel of consistently carrying out raids at delicate moments to undermine potential political progress.

Otherwise, we risk having rampant counterfeiting operations continually undermining global economic progress.