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understating
Verb
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Yes, Reid is understating his profound influence over it all, whether that’s directly through frequent conversations with Veach or via what’s simply understood between them by now.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Of course, many bank CEOs, analysts and investors disagree, saying private equity firms are understating the potential risks and exposure.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Underemphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underemphasizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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