underestimate
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But analysts say policymakers risk underestimating the persistent weakness in the property sector if they want to boost domestic demand to offset the threat of external shocks.
“It’s easy to underestimate the complexity” involved in integrating autonomous technology into vehicles, said Ophir Samson, a former Aurora executive who worked closely with Anderson and later spent a year at GM.
Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.
From Los Angeles Times
Why it’s vital: Never underestimate the power of seeing an intelligent, moral character triumph in the face of overwhelming challenges brought on by diabolical forces.
From Salon
U.S. policymakers shouldn’t underestimate Qatar’s competitive advantages, which may impact the ability of U.S. exporters to place their cargoes abroad in the year ahead.
From Barron's
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