underestimate
Example Sentences
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“We underestimate the basics. Just being safe is a significant value. Invest in the safety and security. Your ability to de-escalate in your region and beyond is very critical,” said Al-Jadaan.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Never underestimate the joys of a good mattress and flattering indoor lighting.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
A blockade tends to fail because “policymakers always underestimate the options for the enemy to get around it,” Broadberry says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Elliot, 32, founded collectibles platform Valart, and said many people underestimate what they own.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“I think you underestimate how predictable some things can be in a relationship.”
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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