as in values
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
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Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Rihanna can be heard asking who has a sharpie for an autograph as Carey admires Rihanna’s sunglasses.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2024
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Challenger is a capable, accessible history of spaceflight that understands and admires what drives our species to reach for the stars.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2024
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Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.—
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Forbes,
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In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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