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overstated

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When drawing comparisons with Norway, it cannot be overstated how the outrageous Haaland hauls them up a fair bit.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The importance of habeas corpus at this moment cannot be overstated.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

A new peer reviewed analysis published in Global Ecology and Conservation argues that a high profile 2025 study significantly overstated the ecological impact of wolf recovery in Yellowstone National Park.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

One Covid lesson is that effective risk communication requires humility, transparency and a grounding in science rather than overstated certainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The heroic status of Aldus Manutius the Elder among historians of the printed word cannot be overstated.

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