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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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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

What do audiences underestimate or misunderstand about what it takes to make a comedy?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“Many families underestimate how emotionally and financially demanding caregiving can become because they often view caring for parents primarily as an act of love,” Nguyen said.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"You see so many fighters say they are going to come back but people underestimate the strength and commitment it takes to come back," said Carano.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I stay still and let Dulcamara underestimate me.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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