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However, my minder would often whisper in my ear afterwards, saying people were exaggerating about the prices.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Jones’ lawyer, Norman Pattis, said in his opening statement Tuesday that any damages should be minimal and claimed the families were exaggerating the harm they say they have suffered.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022

Maybe, Grimes thought desperately as he drove over to the club, the people texting him about the destruction were exaggerating.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2021

Samantha Batt-Rawden, president of the Doctors’ Association UK and an NHS critical care doctor, used Twitter to hit back at those who said health-care workers were exaggerating.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2020

Both men were exaggerating; Houston wasn't fat, but his broad, powerful frame couldn't be called skinny, either.

From The Penal Cluster by Garrett, Randall