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oversimplification



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The idea that just-war teaching is no more than a collection of pie-in-the-sky platitudes is a dangerous oversimplification, however much it may seem that way from some of the religious commentary on war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026

Anyone following the space knows that’s a significant oversimplification.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

But some genetic scientists have raised concerns that the findings are an oversimplification.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025

He considers the term “vibecession” to be an offensive oversimplification of how hard it has become to live as a young worker or a young family in the U.S., especially in major metropolitan areas.

From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2025

It was an oversimplification, but not much of one.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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