understate
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But this might understate the true price because post-pandemic construction costs have risen faster than general CPI inflation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
"I don't think anyone can understate the gravity of the situation," James Lyons told BBC Newsnight.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
It’s hard to understate the impact of the transformational deal.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 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
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