underestimate
Example Sentences
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“Exactly. Thank you for understanding. I was so intent on decoding Willa’s mission that I underestimated Fleetwood’s ability to move quickly, and now he’s here, and—” My voice cracks with emotion.
From Literature
Mr. Newman cites a series of studies showing that people dramatically underestimate how productive continued searching will be.
But don’t underestimate Snead’s history of more creative and attention-grabbing moves, especially as it relates to quarterbacks.
From Los Angeles Times
It is a stretch to paint this Liverpool team, on current form, as anything like potential Champions League winners, but they must never be underestimated over a two-legged format.
From BBC
To be sure, the coffee chain faces a range of risks, from macro consumer pressure to rising lease costs—a headwind that Wall Street may be underestimating, said Tower.
From Barron's
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