as in misunderstanding
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
misconceived the scope of the nation's financial crisis
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underestimating
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Although Bristol Myers has to navigate a large patent cliff ahead, our view is Wall Street is underestimating the upside potential of moves made by management to recharge its pipeline of drugs, most notably its $14 billion takeout of neuroscience company Karuna Therapeutics last year.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Overlooking Regulatory And Tax Laws Common mistakes include ignoring local nuances, overlooking regulatory and tax laws, using one-size-fits-all proposals, underestimating local competition and neglecting IP protection laws.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Misconceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceiving. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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