Overstating

Having overestimated the expected level of enemy resistance, he adjusted only belatedly to evidence that the Iraqis were far weaker than advertised.16 Overstating the losses his forces had inflicted on the enemy, he concluded prematurely that his work was finished.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Overstating one's case is a nearly universal practice of science advocates.

Advocacy in Science: a Parasitic Practice 2010

Overstating the threat posed by China's military, he said, "not only distorts China's strategic intention, and tarnishes our international image, but also pollutes the political environment for Sino-U.S. military-to-military relations."

Beijing's Top General Says U.S. Overstates China Threat Nathan Hodge 2011

Having overestimated the expected level of enemy resistance, he adjusted only belatedly to evidence that the Iraqis were far weaker than advertised.16 Overstating the losses his forces had inflicted on the enemy, he concluded prematurely that his work was finished.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Overstating things, which I talked about a little here.

Re-Write Wednesday: Lighten Up! Janice Hardy 2010

Overstating your military service is not something to be admired, but I notice that the same Republicans who are calling for Blumenthal to get out of the race are also quite silent on Senator Lindsey Graham, who did the same thing with the Gulf War when he was trying to get elected.

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [124] -- How's That Libertarian Thingie Workin' Out For Ya? Chris Weigant 2010

Overstating your military service is not something to be admired, but I notice that the same Republicans who are calling for Blumenthal to get out of the race are also quite silent on Senator Lindsey Graham, who did the same thing with the Gulf War when he was trying to get elected.

Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [124] -- How's That Libertarian Thingie Workin' Out For Ya? Chris Weigant 2010

Overstating success was another issue, as my colleague Bill Turque (who has given us fair and really smart coverage of Rhee's tenure) wrote in this story.

Is that so, Chancellor Rhee? 2010

Overstating expectations, making cookie cutter complaints about a popular president and failing to propose productive solutions for ongoing problems is a recipe for continued irrelevance.

Lincoln Mitchell: What We Learned from the Republicans Last Week 2009

Overstating the economic situation during the election and going into the 4th quarter, led to a constricting of retail spending during the main part of the year when retail sector profits.

Obama: Banks 'don't get it' 2009