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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

Vermeij believes it's possible to overstate the significance of the leaks.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Analysts say statements such as Khezrian’s overstate the case, but they nevertheless acknowledge the axis has proved more resilient than expected.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

"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

“How about gorgon's blood? Can you cure that, or did Bob overstate your talents?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The May headline number alone overstates the slowdown in single-family construction, the kind of houses most public builders construct.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 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 EPA fuel economy figure of 12 mpg, combined, hilariously overstates mileage in my real-world driving.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026

Even this low number overstates the risk, since the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index historically has outperformed a portfolio containing all high-yielding stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

He also said fears over a correction in the remarkable rise in the stock market value of AI companies were overstated, because of the long-term demand for AI.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

"We think both things are true, in part, but should not be dramatically overstated at this point."

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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

The extent of the panic was overstated by the press, too.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

Her sixth album, Brat, was the sort of record you could genuinely call era-defining, without being accused of overstating its significance.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

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