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Conclusions: Recall efforts were partially successful but were undermined by inability to reach the clinic population, poor documentation of immunizations, and missed opportunities.

Conference organizers normally keep a tight rein on scheduling, but were undermined this year by interest in the solar eclipse on Monday (it didn't help that eclipse glasses were distributed at the show).

The president and his allies sounded most eager to cut a deal with Mr Obama but were undermined by internal rivalry and perhaps by the supreme leader himself, who does not hide his loathing of America.

In their previous trial, the generals insisted that they had done nothing wrong, and that they had tried to reform the military and establish democratic institutions, but were undermined by rogue troops.

The Wallabies enjoyed an advantage in possession and territory in the first half, but were undermined by the ease with which New Zealand exploited half chances.

The MPs added backbench county councillors were capable of driving the council forward "if only they were given the opportunity to do so" but were "undermined" by Cabinet members when they attempted to scrutinise decisions.

Groups share common goals but are undermined by local rivalries.

His brilliant, shy partner Marion has impeccable research standards, but is undermined by chronic self-doubt.

Monopolies form but are undermined by the impossibility of enforcing property rights.

The Apple III was a well-designed computer, but was undermined by shoddy manufacturing.

Peter Moore Smith's screenplay tells a good story but is undermined by clunky dialogue and baldly issued exposition.