exceed

Example Sentences

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More than eight million Venezuelans have fled abroad since 2014, exceeding the number who escaped wars in Syria and Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act, saying Congress had to give its approval.

From Barron's

But while there have been spikes in infection, there has been nothing like the number of cases that were seen two years ago, when confirmed cases exceeded 500.

From BBC

U.S. imports from Taiwan in December, exceeding purchases of Chinese goods, which fell nearly 44%.

From Barron's

Citizenship and Immigration Services would halt the acceptance of work permit applications when average processing times at the agency exceed 180 days.

From Los Angeles Times