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How to use the word underestimate in a Sentence?

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Never underestimate the power of good food. Eating delicious food can be a life-changing experience.

– Shon Mehta

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16 days ago

In a world where words are often mere amusement, it is imperative to forge a new dictionary that enlightens the masses on the true worth of spoken words. For those who underestimate its power, fail to realize the energy they emit and the consequences they yield. What we give with our words, we receive - a universal balance that demands understanding and respect.

– Yvonne Padmos

added by Freelancer
2 months ago

Never underestimate the power of encouragement, sometimes thats all the hope a person needs for a brighter day.

– Tristain Shury

added by choozenboy
6 months ago

Never express too much love, affection, care to someone, because it is human tendency to underestimate anything that free of cost.

– Daniel cherry

added by danielc.59492
1 year ago

I have underestimated me in the past and I have proved Selma Blair wrong. So don't underestimate me.

– Selma Blair

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Let me stress that no country or individual should underestimate the Chinese government and people’s strong resolve and firm will to safeguard our sovereignty and territorial integrity and to realize national reunification.

– Alex Wong/Getty Images

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

This is the way they think, this is the way they're trained -- that you can never underestimate the level of threat from somebody who was previously shooting at you.

– Maria Haberfeld

Found on CNN
1 year ago

They could try to make positive lifestyle changes such as walking more, eating less if they realize they could do better -- most underestimate importance of lifestyle to health.

– Naveed Sattar

Found on CNN
1 year ago

If someone can not do the 10 seconds and is worried, they should reflect on their own health risks, they could try to make positive lifestyle changes such as walking more, eating less if they realize they could do better -- most underestimate importance of lifestyle to health.

– Naveed Sattar

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I kind of doubt that'll happen this time, but we should have an open mind and never underestimate Elon.

– Elon Musk

Found on CNN
1 year ago

These figures could significantly underestimate the full impact, as many other cities have been mass testing district by district, and mobility has been significantly restricted in most parts of China.

– Ting Lu

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Some of the most inspiring photos to come out during the invasion have been of everyday men and women picking up arms in defense of their families and their nation, i commend them for their heart and their courage. My advice to these heroic Ukrainians is to not underestimate yourselves. You are stronger and braver than you ever thought possible. The world stands with you and the world commends you.

– Jennifer Marshall

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We underestimate how much those that aren't super close to us are willing to do for us. And we minimize the circle of support we potentially have in a situation like that.

– Vanessa Bohns

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I absolutely agree that the threat is increasing, i think our role is to try to provide insight from inside the intelligence community into the plans, the ambitions, the pace at which of adversaries – China or Russia – can move on these issues. It’s very important for us not to underestimate either the scope of those ambitions or the pace at which they can move. China and hypersonics is one example.

– William Burns

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I don't think that we should underestimate what that [ compromise on voter ID laws ] could mean, because in some people's mind, that means you're going to have to Xerox or photocopy your ID to send it in to prove who you are. Well, there are a whole lot of people, especially people who live in rural communities, who don't – there's no Kinkos, there's no OfficeMax near them.

– Afghanistan Harris

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Never underestimate the power of the human mind to rationalize its way out of reality, people are way more complicated because they come preloaded with all these prior beliefs and attitudes and values and politics.

– Anthony Leiserowitz

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We're concerned that people are dismissing Omicron as mild, surely, we have learned by now that we underestimate this virus at our peril.

– Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I think we often underestimate early human explorers and their ability to reach new, unknown lands, i can't imagine the courage and skill it takes to set sail across the North Atlantic ocean. It really is a testament to the human spirit of exploration.

– Lorelei Curtin

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I think some of the emphasis on producing results can actually be persuasive to people, one can not underestimate the percentage of people who are willing to sacrifice some elements of democracy for better economic welfare.

– Dali Yang

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Never underestimate your ability to affect the trajectory of another human life, especially at their lowest moment.

– Navy SEAL Jimmy Hatch

added by anonymous
2 years ago

These families have very little reason to trust the Wendy Young government based on their experience when they were separated and deported, wendy Young can't really underestimate the amount of trauma that these families have gone through. Wendy Young fundamentally makes them very nervous and skittish.

– Wendy Young

Found on CNN
2 years ago

You can't underestimate Logan in any shape or form because he's an extraordinary animal, logan, you know, there aren't very many characters like him in drama. We haven't seen them. Because he's relentless. He doesn't seem to take any prisoners. That's the joy of playing him.

– Brian Cox

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I don't think that we should underestimate what that [compromise on voter ID laws] could mean, because in some people's mind, that means you're going to have to Xerox or photocopy your ID to send it in to prove who you are. Well, there are a whole lot of people, especially people who live in rural communities, who don't - there's no Kinkos, there's no OfficeMax near them.

– Lester Holt

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

People should not underestimate Chinese people's determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The task of complete reunification of China must be achieved, and it will definitely be achieved.

– Chinese President

Found on CNN
2 years ago

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