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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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Investors underestimate the degree of risk they face as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and rising government debts, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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 committee acknowledges the cost and cautions that it may underestimate the cash required to get the UK ready for a warmer climate.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And I sure don’t underestimate L.A.’s middle-class malaise, long a reactionary force in city politics with a winning track record that spans decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I've spent so much time making sure I don't underestimate my opponents that I've forgotten it's just as dangerous to overestimate them as well.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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