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Meanings of overstated in anglès

Represented as greater than is true or reasonable.

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Examples for "exaggerated"
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Several experts said the new rating exaggerated the severity of the crisis.
Reuters
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His apocalyptic warnings of disasters to come were often exaggerated for effect.
The Guardian
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Some analysts said their potential to affect oil prices may be exaggerated.
Reuters
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Natural grumbling among the troops was repeated and exaggerated in the North.
Abraham Lincoln
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A natural expert in hyperbole, he had not exaggerated in the least.
The Lion of Petra
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Of course, the Kissinger thing might be a bit overdone these days.
I shot you babe
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Market participants said the drop after the previous day's auction was overdone.
Reuters
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Nevertheless, another interpretation is that concerns about Fed-inspired funding crunch are overdone.
Reuters
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The way he smelled, something faintly spicy and expensive, definitely not overdone.
Happiness key
5
The pupils at the Villa Camellia were not overdone with public meetings.
The Jolliest School of All
Usage of overstated in anglès
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However, the importance of having a working tax service cannot be overstated.
The South African
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While some state exchanges have experienced these problems, that criticism is overstated.
Reuters
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Charges include six years of overstated profit and various writedowns, they say.
Reuters
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Dr Koloamatangi said the importance of the vote could not be overstated.
Radio NZ
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Allergan spurned their advance, saying the Canadian company had overstated possible savings.
Reuters
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Johnson said the warnings that parliament would stop no deal were overstated.
The Guardian
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And it also means that the overall rate of growth remains overstated.
The Irish Times
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New data shows China's aid dominance in the Pacific is being overstated.
Radio NZ
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Councillor Aaron Keown said the risk had been overstated in the media.
Radio NZ
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The significance of this to building EU fiscal capacity cannot be overstated.
The Irish Times
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I have deliberately overstated the case to try and get published... Schyeah.
The Guardian
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EU states in favour of concessions argue that the effect is overstated.
Reuters
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The Disconnect The need for this type of technology can't be overstated.
Wired
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Warner's worth to Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbean football is often overstated.
The Guardian
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Probably not, although I'm certain that it's been wildly overstated, he hedged.
Wired
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The importance of the biots to the scientific community cannot be overstated.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
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Ireland
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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