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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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These meals often contain more fat, which the apps tended to underestimate consistently.

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

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

On Friday, Public Health France said there had been "an increase of 29.1 percent, corresponding to 2,025 additional deaths compared with the previous week" while noting that the figure was probably "an underestimate".

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

“I think you underestimate how predictable some things can be in a relationship.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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

“We believe the Street still underestimates the sustainability of margin recovery,” Tarlowe writes, adding $3 to his price target, to $245, and reiterating a Buy rating.

From Barron's May 18, 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

“Never underestimate a Swanburne girl,” she repeated uncertainly, “for a Swanburne girl never underestimates herself.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

The apps also underestimated fat by approximately 30 grams.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Yet today she seems perhaps a little underestimated.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

The implications of a peace deal for global markets should not be underestimated.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

“Legally Blonde” sets up Elle to be underestimated by everybody, including the audience, although the movie drops small hints from the very start that perhaps everyone misjudges her at their peril.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

I had underestimated its height—we’re a good forty yards above the boulders of the riverbank and facing a wide area of nothingness.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

“The market is underestimating the breadth of XPeng’s AI ambitions but could be overestimating how quickly this can translate into earnings,” Hsiao said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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

All of that leads him to believe that, even with the shares up about 36% year to date, investors are still underestimating the stock.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Former health secretary Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor who is seeking a return to the Commons, accused Sir Tony of underestimating the impact of inequality in his critique.

From BBC May 29, 2026

After a few weeks my fevers became more pronounced, and my mother realized that because I am large and active for my age she’d been underestimating my dosage of quinine.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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