overstated

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I think initially the disinformation beat was really tech-focused, and that overstated the influence of a scandal like Cambridge Analytica.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The impact of his time at North Hollywood High cannot be overstated.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Although Musk's leadership at Tesla and his other companies has made him the world's richest person, he has regularly overstated the nearness of fully autonomous driving over the years.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The protest is often cited as being pivotal in the fight for roaming rights and the eventual creation of national parks, while some say its impact has been overstated.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Some naturalists think the population may have been overstated by as much as 20 percent, which means that the moose aren’t being so much culled as slaughtered.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson