overstate
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Committee chairman Alistair Carmichael said: "One cannot overstate the dangers of so many communities losing water supply for extended periods, including schools, GP surgeries and care homes."
From BBC • May 1, 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
Private-equity valuations have always been somewhat imprecise, and firms have long had incentives to overstate the value of their holdings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Mackiewicz and Aune also pointed out that this kind of language can overstate what AI is capable of.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
“As usual, my friends, you overstate my accomplishment. Nevertheless, the essence of what you say is true. Among the authorities these days it is difficult to find a sympathetic listener.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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