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underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /


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But Charlo made one thing clear: Underestimate him at your own peril.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Underestimate it and you could run short of money.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

The new campaign announced by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office is called “Never Underestimate You!” and promotes the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2020

Underestimate “Dickinson,” just like her contemporaries did, at your peril.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2019

"I think you underestimate Pike's influence—" "Underestimate the devil!" shouted Mr. Sheehan, uncontrollably excited.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth




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