underestimate
Example Sentences
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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
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
Never underestimate the passion of Brazil, which helped power “I’m Still Here” to a win here last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
“They always underestimate me,” she said afterward, sounding puzzled.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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