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.
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But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.
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The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
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For example, if your company values a good sense of humor or camaraderie between colleagues, let potential candidates know.
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At the June 2 premiere, the audience screamed particularly loudly for Bogosian, a reaction the actor both appreciates and is puzzled by.
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One quality that Guardiola really appreciates, according to those who have worked with him, is for a player to have ‘balls’.
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Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
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Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
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Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one.
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.
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Propose a fresh time that respects both family rhythms and your community role.
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The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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