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overstate

[oh-ver-stayt] / ˌoʊ vərˈsteɪt /


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"It's hard to overstate how dangerous speeding towards RSI is," Wang posted in response to Coxon's resignation, referring to recursive self-improvement, which is a technique where software is designed to continuously teach itself.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

For scholars who study ancient writing, the potential importance is difficult to overstate.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

It’s hard to overstate just how different Simpson is from his peers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

When news of the deal broke, U.S. premium futures fell from $1.17 per pound to 95 cents, about 22 cents of expected relief, though even that may overstate the benefit.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 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

But Goldman Sachs economists argue this overstates the case and that the effect is peaking.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

That phrasing wildly overstates the case, perhaps conveying the impression that there is some voter fraud, even an uncomfortable amount, but just not enough to sway an election.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

The data was stronger than forecast, "but vastly overstates the sustainable pace of job growth," said Oxford Economics lead US economist Nancy Vanden Houten.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. McGinnis overstates the importance of giving by the rich as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026

It also overstates the importance of rare geniuses, such as Watt and Edison.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

AI’s threat to Google’s search franchise has long been overstated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Her all-round influence captaining an already stellar side cannot be overstated.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Criminal justice policy researchers have found that the proposed economic benefits of prisons to small, rural communities were probably overstated to begin with.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Mr. Jentleson’s overarching thesis, however overstated at times, has merit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The heroic status of Aldus Manutius the Elder among historians of the printed word cannot be overstated.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

Randy Mastro, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, told the judge that the city was overstating the complexity of the process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

At the same time, she cautioned against overstating the gender differences.

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

Carney said last week that some people were overstating Canada's reliance on the United States and that Washington does not get to dictate the terms of the upcoming trade negotiations.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor,” he said in a statement, overstating somewhat his status in the neck-and-neck gubernatorial race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

This practice of overstating the case is called hyperbole.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood


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