understatement

Example Sentences

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And two games into group play, it’s shown that ranking might be something of an understatement.

From Los Angeles Times

“To suggest that it will be a challenging setup is an understatement,” writes Lyngen.

From Barron's

It would not be an understatement to say he was a name most people were unaware of at the start of the winter window.

From BBC

To say that DeAndre Cole inherited a difficult challenge when he became the boys’ basketball coach at Compton Centennial this season would be an understatement.

From Los Angeles Times

Saying the technology sector has had a mixed start to earnings season would be an understatement.

From Barron's