understate

Example Sentences

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That may understate the value of capital gains for the wealthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

To say, the post went viral is to understate the interest it generated.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

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