underestimate
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She has found that people often underestimate the seriousness of allergies.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“A lot of people underestimate how difficult it is for us to get there,” said Dickerson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
It simply means that we underestimate the likelihood that reaching out will turn out well and that our cost-benefit calculation might be miscalibrated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Suzanne Sando, a lead analyst in fraud management at Javelin Strategy & Research, says people often underestimate how much information can be pieced together from what feels like harmless conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“But don’t underestimate me. My name means the Golden Sword for a reason.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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