overstate

Example Sentences

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She said the damage caused by the strike could not be "overstated" and was "illustrated by the experience of Chloe's family".

From BBC

Fairyland’s importance in the area of the puppet arts would be hard to overstate.

From Los Angeles Times

Cohn indicated the president may be overstating his demands as part of a negotiating tactic – something he says the president has done successfully in the past.

From BBC

The union backing the initiative says “the billionaire exodus narrative” is “wildly overstated.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Andy said the force had also "overstated" the extent to which disorder at a previous match in Amsterdam was attributable to Maccabi fans.

From BBC