underestimated

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In the case of AF447, the French court found that Airbus had long known that a critical airspeed sensor on the A330 jet was prone to freezing, and had underestimated the risk that it posed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He says the Tatas had "underestimated the problems they inherited with the legacy carrier", and Wilson was unable to build a team quickly enough after coming in to set things in order.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The technical reasons why the BLS took that approach were justified, private-sector economists say, but it led to the cost of shelter being underestimated for the last six months.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But I worry: about whether I’ve gravely underestimated the emotional toll of caring for two kids.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“I am often underestimated, but I strive to prove warlocks like you wrong.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega