overstated
Example Sentences
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"The munitions issue has been foolishly and unhelpfully overstated," he said.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
I think initially the disinformation beat was really tech-focused, and that overstated the influence of a scandal like Cambridge Analytica.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
The importance of winning - of good feeling, particularly as energy fades, cannot be overstated.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The impact of his time at North Hollywood High cannot be overstated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The extent of the panic was overstated by the press, too.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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