Example Sentences

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Parker's lawyer argued that she could not have known what would happen, and that Zwerner has exaggerated the extent of her injuries.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The latest apparent example was reported Thursday in an article by news agency Reuters: For years, Tesla reportedly has exaggerated the maximum range of the electric cars it sells.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2023

“Brexit has exaggerated the problem, without a doubt,” Winter added.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

It is also probable recent hedge fund liquidation has exaggerated the recent fall in oil prices creating some headroom for a short-term rebound; positions are now unusually low.

From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2022

False color image of the Great Red Spot, in which the computer has exaggerated reds and blues at the expense of greens.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan