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underestimation









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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an attorney with the nonprofit Communities for a Better Environment, said the $800-million price tag is several years outdated and likely an underestimation of what the project will cost ratepayers.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

The figures are likely to be a severe underestimation because boat passenger lists are rarely available.

From Barron's Oct. 13, 2025

“And that is an underestimation of the number of people who died.”

From Salon Feb. 21, 2025

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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