underestimate

Example Sentences

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Traders should not underestimate what a long weekend could bring.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

When she leaves - 27 years later - she'll act as a mentor for new MSPs after the election and will tell them not to underestimate what can be achieved.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Wes Pingree, a breeder who runs SoCalMiniPigs with his wife Sandra, said prospective buyers often underestimate what “mini” means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Don’t underestimate the pressure a new baby and secret debt will put on you.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

In politics, one can never underestimate how litde people know about a situation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela