Example Sentences

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But investors might be overestimating the odds that central banks will raise rates in response to the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

However, Adobe’s buyback pledge indicates that management thinks the market is severely overestimating the impact of such AI on its business.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

"We may be overestimating microplastics, but there should be none," said McNeil, senior author of the study and U-M professor of chemistry, macromolecular science and engineering, and the Program in the Environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Mountain rescuers have said young men are "overestimating" their experience after receiving multiple call-outs to Eryri National Park.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

My father has a bad habit of overestimating his charm—and also my mother’s patience.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen