exceed

Example Sentences

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Warsh brings valuable market expertise and willingness to reform an institution that has exceeded its proper monetary mandate.

From Los Angeles Times

When adjusted for purchasing power, its per capita GDP will exceed Japan's this year and reach 80 percent of the European average, according to the IMF and Eurostat.

From Barron's

He pitched the nose of the airplane down, pushing past the red “never exceed” line on the air speed indicator of his Cessna 182.

From Literature

Tyson Foods reports adjusted earnings of 97 cents a share and sales of $14.3 billion, exceeding analysts’ estimates.

From Barron's

The size of her vote share - which exceeded the 40% needed to win outright in the first round - means that there is no need for a run-off.

From BBC