overstated

Example Sentences

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The impact of his time at North Hollywood High cannot be overstated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The protest is often cited as being pivotal in the fight for roaming rights and the eventual creation of national parks, while some say its impact has been overstated.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Proponents of raw milk say that pasteurization, a heating process that kills harmful bacteria, removes natural health benefits and that warnings around the consumption of raw milk are overstated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Costs were understated and profits overstated, effectively creating a tax penalty on business investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The significance of this cannot be overstated, for the failure to acknowledge the humanity and dignity of all persons has lurked at the root of every racial caste system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander