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Meanings of prove the undoing in English

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Usage of prove the undoing in English
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The least carelessness, the smallest slip might prove the undoing of both of us.
A Fool and His Money
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A sudden incautious movement on the part of the novice might prove the undoing of the precious pair.
The Aeroplane Boys Flight; Or, A Hydroplane Roundup
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Marry, he may be good enough wielding a sword, yet will prove the undoing of all who company with him in this adventure.
Prisoners of Chance / The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen,...
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The Lap 74 accident proved the undoing of Ty Dillon, whose No.
Reuters
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The fact is that over-brooding proves the undoing of a man-his complete undoing.
Poor Folk
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The vehicle proved a success, but the success proved the undoing of her furlough.
Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary
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That obsession ultimately proved the undoing of the Egyptian strongman, who died on Tuesday aged 91.
Reuters
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The four-metre water jump and a three-fence combination inspired by maritime navigation proved the undoing of many.
Reuters
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The four-meter water jump and a three-fence combination inspired by maritime navigation proved the undoing of many.
Reuters
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In the end it was Australia's boring, line and length that proved the undoing of New Zealand.
News.com.au
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Bukawai was jealous of Tarzan, and Bukawai it was who came near proving the undoing of the ape-man.
Jungle Tales of Tarzan
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The Marquis's sanguine temperament had once more proved the undoing of what might have been a profitable venture.
Roosevelt in the Bad Lands
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This marriage, by the new scenes, ties, and pleasures it introduces, proves the undoing of poor Orinda's happiness.
The Friendships of Women
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Even under the Nemanjas the local chieftains were semi-independent, and their inability to cohere proved the undoing of the realm.
Twenty Years of Balkan Tangle
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Tommy Jonsson and Stefan Selakovic again proved the undoing of Bohemians as their interest in the Champions League ended last night.
The Irish Times
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The jumping leg proved the undoing of Germany's Ingrid Klimke, who held joint top spot with Algotsson Ostholt after a superb cross-country.
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