underestimate
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"These apps tend to underestimate calories, especially from fats, so what they actually ate is likely higher than what the app shows."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Romero has her own advice — never underestimate the power of the vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
They concluded that “the consensus view of $178 appears to underestimate peak EPS relative to our forecasted distribution of outcomes.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
To stand for public office and to lead a public life is a noble calling and don't underestimate the courage it takes to hold, in public, views that divide.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
But I always underestimate how stubborn Mom is, too.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
“Their greatest advantage is that the Western world underestimates them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Yass said fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos, if anything, underestimates his contribution to the U.S. economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
That there are really only two options for communication vastly underestimates dogs’ communicative potential.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
Everyone underestimates Ashley’s intelligence and Austin’s willingness to sell out justice to ensure they’ll get ahead.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
I would like to say that he underestimates me, but that would be a lie.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
One factor that previous models may have underestimated is turbulence.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Yet today she seems perhaps a little underestimated.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Something that's often underestimated about music is just how it helps people deal with difficult situations in their life and express themselves," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Legally Blonde” sets up Elle to be underestimated by everybody, including the audience.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I now think that I have severely underestimated Adiah’s potential,” he continues.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Harrison admitted to underestimating the backlash from fans but defended the trade, initially saying he had “no regrets.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Wall Street is underestimating how much Meta will spend on AMD’s AI chips, a Citi analyst said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices is currently getting a boost from the surge in demand for central processing units, but one analyst thinks Wall Street is underestimating another major opportunity for the company.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
"I'm glad he's underestimating me," Prenga said, insisting he will show Joshua no respect when the opening bell rings.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The pilot either had never seen a fire hurler before, or was underestimating its power, for he flew straight on toward the bears without climbing or turning a fraction to either side.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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