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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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And I sure don’t underestimate L.A.’s middle-class malaise, long a reactionary force in city politics with a winning track record that spans decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Such facilities can leak toxic gases from pipelines, valves and tanks, and they often vastly underestimate local emissions.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“The market is still framing the cycle through the lens of prior downturns, which appears to underestimate the demand environment,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"I don't think you can underestimate what we have done in this competition up to this point," midfielder Declan Rice told Amazon Prime.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

"I think you underestimate yourself, Lev—your writing. You're good at it."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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