overrate
Example Sentences
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When a movement loses its ability to shape events, it begins to overrate the importance of symbols.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
"Be careful not to overrate the Russia-China relationship," says Mr Østhagen.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
Still, it's important not to overrate what Carlson's leaving means for Fox News.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2023
Relationships among leaders can build trust — or destroy it — but presidents often overrate their ability to steer both allies and adversaries.
From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021
It would be difficult to overrate its influence in the sphere we have next to examine.
From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
