as in overestimates
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026 -
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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Georgia greatly values stability.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Wang also said China appreciates Iran’s pledge to not develop nuclear weapons, while acknowledging Iran's legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Henson appreciates this approach.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.—
Joanne Grell,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grier, too, admires Reid, who had six points in 10 OHL playoff games.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Ellis admires the passion and win-first mentality Nico Iamaleava brings to his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The historic property on Lake George in New York’s Adirondack Mountains respects its history while keeping up with the luxuries expected by modern travelers.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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That means making sure proper notice is given, that services and alternatives are offered where required and that the process respects the dignity of every person affected.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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