cannot be overstated
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—used to say that something is very large or very great
The importance of tomorrow's test cannot be overstated.
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According to Montes, the importance of public and private institutions working together on the growth plan cannot be overstated.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
In today's fast-evolving world, the importance of fostering entrepreneurial spirit in young girls and women cannot be overstated.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The chilling, cool quality of a cold noodle dish cannot be overstated.
—Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2024
As the Liberty continue their push toward WNBA dominance, the significance of Black women leading both on and off the court cannot be overstated.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024
In today's fast-evolving world, the importance of fostering entrepreneurial spirit in young girls and women cannot be overstated.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The chilling, cool quality of a cold noodle dish cannot be overstated.
—Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2024
As the Liberty continue their push toward WNBA dominance, the significance of Black women leading both on and off the court cannot be overstated.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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