hyperbolic
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Sure, Glick is notoriously hyperbolic, but is he that far off the mark?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Because of its strong structural anisotropy, MoOCl2 functions as a natural hyperbolic medium.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Piker addressed it at the time — acknowledging it as a hyperbolic critique of American foreign policy and saying he should have used more precise language.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
The media response to Barack's speech was hyperbolic.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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