overrate

Example Sentences

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When a movement loses its ability to shape events, it begins to overrate the importance of symbols.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

"Be careful not to overrate the Russia-China relationship," says Mr Østhagen.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

Still, it's important not to overrate what Carlson's leaving means for Fox News.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2023

Relationships among leaders can build trust — or destroy it — but presidents often overrate their ability to steer both allies and adversaries.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021

The operation of the principle adopted in the last census is exactly opposite to this; it tends to overrate foreign subjects domiciled in England and to underrate English subjects who were born beyond seas.

From Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country by Escott, T. H. S. (Thomas Hay Sweet)