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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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What do audiences underestimate or misunderstand about what it takes to make a comedy?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“Many families underestimate how emotionally and financially demanding caregiving can become because they often view caring for parents primarily as an act of love,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The numbers are likely to be an underestimate, given not all activity may be shared on public channels.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Such facilities can leak toxic gases from pipelines, valves and tanks, and they often vastly underestimate local emissions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Ma always said not to underestimate a woman.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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