overstate

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In his seminal work External link on the impact of automation on jobs, MIT economist David Autor noted the tendency of headlines to overstate the extent of job losses from new technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

“They wield the power of nature and the power of the people. You can’t overstate their contribution to coastal protection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

But the association argues health bodies and the ASA overstate sunbed risks, as stricter regulations better protect customers.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 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