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overstate

[oh-ver-steyt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /


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The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

Default rates are low—though rising—private credit-focused lenders remain optimistic, and analysts insist that the markdowns of some software and tech companies may overstate the impact of AI disruption.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Court’s decision for the law and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Until that point, it’s almost impossible to overstate how far behind the Nordics the Americans were.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 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




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