overstated
Example Sentences
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"We think both things are true, in part, but should not be dramatically overstated at this point."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Some researchers have responded that such apocalyptic statements about AI’s near-term impact on employment are grossly overstated and ignore the impact of new jobs that will be created.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The magnetic pull of RØZ — whose stage name is pronounced like the second syllable in “arroz” — cannot be overstated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Although some people had raised concerns about having events close to, or on the Lagan, she believes the safety risk of the river might have been overstated.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The significance of this cannot be overstated, for the failure to acknowledge the humanity and dignity of all persons has lurked at the root of every racial caste system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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