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The phrase "a pattern of understatement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a consistent or recurring tendency to present information in a way that minimizes its significance or impact.
Example: "The author's style is characterized by a pattern of understatement, making the dramatic moments even more impactful."
Alternatives: "a trend of minimization" or "a tendency for restraint".
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Those statements form a pattern of understatement adopted after the failure last year to find any fugitives at Tora Bora.
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That was a bit of understatement.
Darling is a master of understatement.
Mr. Jackson, it turns out, is a master of understatement.
INSIDE TRACK: A master of understatement.
His performance is a marvel of understatement.
Brahms is a master of understatement.
Sellers was also a master of understatement.
"It was a great fight," said Henin, 27, in a bit of understatement.
"Why not — I am making some money," says Stone, a master of understatement.
He was a master of understatement.
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