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underestimate

[uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt, uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt] / ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt, ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt /


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"We do not underestimate the impact hate-related crimes have on victims, their families and wider communities," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The International Rescue Committee, a New York-based charity that supports displaced people, says that is likely an underestimate, with the number of people exposed perhaps five times that number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“A lot of people underestimate how difficult it is for us to get there,” said Dickerson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Investors underestimate the degree of risk they face as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and rising government debts, the European Central Bank said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

By the time it is complete, Jule has become the kind of woman it would be a great mistake to underestimate.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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