understate

Example Sentences

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The most understated Dodger hit, possibly the most understated World Series Game 7 game-winning home run ever, an 11th inning drive that cannot be overstated for one reason.

From Los Angeles Times

Her understated androgyny was paired with a shout-singing vocal style that had a snarly, monotone curl laced with abandon and disregard for convention.

From The Wall Street Journal

He contends this understated Deutsche Bank’s leverage by over €200 billion last year.

From MarketWatch

Flanker Guy Pepper has taken his own shot with four starts of understated excellence this autumn.

From BBC

After taking a short position in Block, Hindenburg alleged in the report that the payments firm overstated its Cash App user numbers and understated its customer acquisition costs.

From Reuters