overstate
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“I think the ideological divide that’s happening right now—it’s important to address, but we shouldn’t overstate it,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
In his seminal work 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
It is hard to overstate what a game-changing moment this court verdict is for social media.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.
From Slate • Mar. 24, 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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