Example Sentences
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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.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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