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

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

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Court’s decision for the law and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

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

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