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How to pronounce overstatement in American English
“overstatement” pronunciation by American speakers
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“overstatement” in real sentences — American speakers
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I don't think that's an overstatement.
US National Archives
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but it's it's not too much of an overstatement.
FTC
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And it's not an overstatement to see to say that.
GAO
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