Example Sentences

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Everyone underestimates Ashley’s intelligence and Austin’s willingness to sell out justice to ensure they’ll get ahead.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

In younger adults, focusing on short-term risk often underestimates the probability that they can get sick later in life.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

When Disney underestimates the popularity of a new movie, as it did with the first “Frozen,” it takes months to rush additional products onto store shelves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The government still "underestimates the importance of these technologies for value creation, but also for sovereignty and the defence of our values", he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

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

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood