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overstate

[oh-ver-steyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /


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It is hard to overstate the country’s dominance in this arena.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Verhoeven's dominance in kickboxing is difficult to overstate.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

However some experts have also called on health authorities not to overstate what is known about hantavirus while trying to tamp down pandemic fears.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It’s hard to overstate how carefully the lower court considered this question of whether Texas in fact unconstitutionally used race in its mapmaking.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“How about gorgon's blood? Can you cure that, or did Bob overstate your talents?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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