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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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We shouldn’t underestimate the resolve or the ingenuity of a regime that has been fending off U.S. pressure since Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

We also shouldn’t underestimate the potential for social and economic chaos if the regime falls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She added: "It is one of those elements of racing but equally when you're faced with something like that it is difficult, so we do not underestimate the impact of that."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“It’s best not to underestimate the power of the Storyteller’s voice.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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