Is it just me?

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  1. Tidemark

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    I was just reading this article in the Guardian about fund raising for Trump coming from crypto currency. I was struck by the word “understated”. Should it not be “overstated”?



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    The whole article is poor English - don't get me started on journalese!
     
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    Isn't it just a direct quote? They could add (sic) to denote the mistake but presumably want to keep the integrity of the words of the interviewee.
     
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    I thought good newspapers also gave commentary on what was being quoted.

    Nowadays I wonder whether 'good newspapers' is an oxymoron. :scratch:
     
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    But am I right in thinking it should say overstated? My brain is a bit fuddled these days and I get words muddled up. Been awake since 12.55 am. No sleep. Don’t know why. Old age. What a bore.
     
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      It could equally well be "underestimated"
       
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