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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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Both indicators frequently underestimate inflation, especially for low-income Americans.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

"But Iran has also proven its ability to withstand huge oil-revenue declines during previous rounds of sanctions. I would not underestimate the regime's resilience in this regard," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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

One-year inflation swaps have continued to underestimate the impact of higher oil prices, Kwon said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Never underestimate a Swanburne girl,” she repeated uncertainly, “for a Swanburne girl never underestimates herself.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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