underestimation
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International health authorities believe that current figures are likely an underestimation.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
The academic, whose books inspired the movie starring Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan as the boxer and his trainer, said a "father-son relationship is almost an underestimation".
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
But Theo Caretta, an attorney with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said the $800-million price tag is several years outdated and likely an underestimation of what the project will cost ratepayers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
"Our study sheds light on how social networks can be leveraged to promote timely updates on climate risk perceptions and help correct the underestimation of climate risks."
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2024
But despite his underestimation of England and his overestimation of France, Jefferson's reputation and popularity soared.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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