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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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Whether it’s the senior analyst, the aging character actor, or the middling sports columnist at a financial newspaper, one must never underestimate a youthful competitor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

We also shouldn’t underestimate the potential for social and economic chaos if the regime falls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She has found that people often underestimate the seriousness of allergies.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“It’s best not to underestimate the power of the Storyteller’s voice.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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