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overstate

[oh-ver-steyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /


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Defenders of geofence warrants say the challengers overstate the privacy implications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Mackiewicz and Aune also pointed out that this kind of language can overstate what AI is capable of.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

He didn’t want to overstate that finding, especially since about half of people reported being pessimistic about their future, but he hopes people can capitalize on that optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It is hard to overstate what a game-changing moment this court verdict is for social media.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It is difficult to overstate the importance of rice in North Korean culture.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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