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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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“Even so, this revised level may still underestimate both the difficulty and duration of normalization, particularly given the scale of shut‑ins and the constraints around shipping, insurance, port damage, and debris clearance,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

A blockade tends to fail because “policymakers always underestimate the options for the enemy to get around it,” Broadberry says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Traders should not underestimate what a long weekend could bring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’ve learned that you don’t ever underestimate or try to make predictions on what Shohei’s going to do,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Okay, but don’t underestimate bougie rage. That’s on another level.”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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