overstate

"We also can't overstate the importance of the patient population and their involvement in developing therapies and their dedication to understanding their disease."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026

I don’t want to overstate the story, though I’m probably about to.

From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026

Harrington said he is flattered by the praise, but he did not want to overstate his own importance on Burnham's journey.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

“It is hard to overstate how significant last night’s earnings were,” O’Regan wrote in his note to clients.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

In fact, by terming it a 'problem', I perhaps overstate the matter.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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

Nancy Vanden Houten, lead economist at Oxford Economics, said the report "overstates" the emerging strength of the labour market, noting that the bulk of the job gains were concentrated in just a few sectors.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 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

His role as the first manager, rather than head coach, under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital has perhaps been overstated.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

As for claims that the substance mimics the amino acid profile of human skin, Rogers said the comparison is often overstated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

I eventually hired a professional to take care of the grass, which came with an overstated bill every month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

They say the return on capex is being underestimated rather than overstated, and the earnings strength is broader than the handful of companies usually associated with it.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Cecilia’s enthusiasm, for example, seemed a little overstated, tainted with condescension perhaps, and intrusive too; her big sister wanted each bound story catalogued and placed on the library shelves, between Rabindranath Tagore and Quintus Tertullian.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Attorneys for plaintiffs in the case say Hochman is vastly overstating the level of fraud and relying on databases with faulty information about who was incarcerated in county custody as a juvenile.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

Molyneux has previously come under fire from fans and critics alike for overstating game features and getting carried away with ideas.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

In such circumstances, describing the decision as fully autonomous risks overstating the freedom involved.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

In his enthusiasm, he was overstating, but not by much.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann