Overemphasized

Mr. Corbeil's lawyer, Michel Grenier, will argue that Judge Coupal "overemphasized" the exemplary nature of the sentence in an effort to persuade others in the political world to learn from Mr. Corbeil's mistakes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Again, the importance of this election cannot be overemphasized. ❋ Heather Taylor-Miesle (2010)

Few are one-note—no nutmeg soup here—but their pumpkin-pie potpourri can be even more intense than a single, overemphasized spice. ❋ William Bostwick (2011)

The significance of these reports for the war in Afghanistan cannot be overemphasized. ❋ Robert Naiman (2011)

Local media quoted attorney general Gomez as saying the devastating impact of these activities on the stability and development of any state cannot be overemphasized. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Three decades later, in “Reverse Racism, or How the Pot Got to Call the Kettle Black” (November 1993), Stanley Fish argued forcefully against this concern that the plight of blacks might be overemphasized at the expense of whites. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If there's a blind spot here, however, it is in the areas of media and technology, which are overemphasized by both new and old media. ❋ Ari Melber (2011)

"The cultural tradition can't be overemphasized," said Taylor Haynes, a fourth-generation rancher outside Cheyenne, Wyo. ❋ Stephanie Simon (2011)

The differences are overemphasized and of course politicized by people out there looking to manipulate ignorant people like yourself for political advantage. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When the opponent is doing nothing but attacking you with overemphasized false claims, your defensiveness gives the impression that you under-emphasize them. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Specifically, neocon ideas “were used to justify an American foreign policy that overemphasized the use of force and led logically to the Iraq war.” ❋ Gideon Rachman (2011)

Existing health insurance has overemphasized the placement of patients in hospitals and nursing homes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think a lot of people would read "neutral zone" and think of something like a * safe* zone -- a place where race and gender is acknowledged (or not), but isn't overemphasized or used against anyone. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I stood up straighter and overemphasized my consonants. ❋ Alison Espach (2011)