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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The importance of the United States’ contribution to the global HIV response cannot be overstated, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.
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Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The communications dimension of this work cannot be overstated.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It cannot be overstated the grace of each of our guys.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Strengthen Your Digital Capabilities The importance of robust digital capabilities cannot be overstated during market disruptions.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
The communications dimension of this work cannot be overstated.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
It cannot be overstated the grace of each of our guys.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Strengthen Your Digital Capabilities The importance of robust digital capabilities cannot be overstated during market disruptions.
—Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Cannot be overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannot%20be%20overstated. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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