understate

Example Sentences

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And that number may dramatically understate the potential for space to get a lot more crowded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"I don't think anyone can understate the gravity of the situation," James Lyons told BBC Newsnight.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

You can’t understate what is going to happen to productivity in this country.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

It’s good to have enough in your cabinet reserves, but don’t understate how far two can go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Francis saw no reason to understate the power of the helical theory and within several minutes revealed the way Bessel functions gave neat answers.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson