underestimate

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Sports underestimate their human elements, the tics and oddities that make them unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

This is a far higher proportion than we would see if Wall Street analysts were equally likely to overestimate earnings as underestimate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Lastly, he said, don’t underestimate the power of your own animal instincts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When she leaves - 27 years later - she'll act as a mentor for new MSPs after the election and will tell them not to underestimate what can be achieved.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But you can never underestimate the power of cutthroat competition.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd