Example Sentences

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But even he might have underestimated its most expensive cost: the destruction of trust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

As a result, the Bureau of Labor Statistics might have underestimated inflation in October and November, critics say.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

He looks for quality companies that others have underestimated.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Notably, the researchers point out that the simulation could have underestimated the coupling effect owing to model bias and issues with simulation design.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

I’m afraid that I may have underestimated him at first and thought him some kind of discount superintendent.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove