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overvalue

[oh-ver-val-yoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈvæl yu /






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“In the abstract,” Mr. Epstein writes, “we often overvalue limitless freedom and choice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"We sometimes overvalue the role of proprietary software in our organisations," Mr Maisto says, pointing out that for key services like word processing and email, open-source solutions work just fine.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

People tend to overvalue the tax break now versus the long-term consequences of a smaller benefit later, she says.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

The magazine, which has been publishing the ratings for decades, is responding to criticism that its rankings overvalue high-paying private-sector jobs.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Zach is up and down, and true to his nature, he has a tendency to overvalue his achievements.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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