overstate

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In his seminal work External link on the impact of automation on jobs, MIT economist David Autor noted the tendency of headlines to overstate the extent of job losses from new technology.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

It is hard to overstate just how unusual this is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“They wield the power of nature and the power of the people. You can’t overstate their contribution to coastal protection.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“As usual, my friends, you overstate my accomplishment. Nevertheless, the essence of what you say is true. Among the authorities these days it is difficult to find a sympathetic listener.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart