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overstate

[oh-ver-steyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /


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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

Bowens worries that some people will fraudulently overstate deductions and that people who mess up accidentally could get hurt as the IRS tries to enforce the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

They refused, as good scientists should, to overstate what they knew.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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