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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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Never underestimate the joys of a good mattress and flattering indoor lighting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 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

Japan may not be considered a global footballing powerhouse - but underestimate them at your peril.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But no one should ever underestimate the harm that fingernails can do, especially if the target is unprepared.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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