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outpace

[out-peys] / ˌaʊtˈpeɪs /








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Zuckerberg noted that people fear automation will outpace individuals’ capability to get smarter and better at their jobs, leading to job displacement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Microsoft posted a record $450 billion one-day surge in market value after its earnings quelled concerns that investments on data centers, chips and more would outpace the company’s ability to generate cash.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The AI cloud market boasts attractive returns on investment, Beck added, as demand for compute capacity continues to outpace supply.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Sales outpace Wall Street expectations as defense business comes through while commercial airplane sales miss mark.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

“We’ve got to outpace it,” DeShon says, his voice low, steady.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

This rate of growth dramatically outpaces normal household expenses, medical care, and even housing over the same multidecade period, it says.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Ashkanazi said on the call that when it comes to AI, "the demand still outpaces that investment".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” said Sid Shuman, Sony’s senior director of content communications.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

His $167 million pay package in 2025 not only dwarfs that of his CFO peers but also outpaces the compensation of many CEOs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

She quickly outpaces me, and seconds later, I’m behind her by at least six feet.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

One issue is that property prices have outpaced incomes across many decades.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The level of economic activity also outpaced forecasts by the Bank of England, which held its key rate last month as it weighed the impact of the jump in oil-and-gas prices since March.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Wages outpaced inflation in June, after two straight months where price growth beat wages.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

It’s an indication that decades of efforts to clear flammable plants around homes and fortify their exteriors against flames, heat and embers are being outpaced by increasingly extreme wildfire behavior and construction in fire-prone areas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Behind him his banner blew in the wind, white horse upon a field of green, but he outpaced it.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Meanwhile wages and benefits have typically been outpacing inflation this year, lessening the squeeze for many - so far.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Since the government’s entry, Intel has delivered returns of 304.8% — far outpacing the S&P’s 19.8% gain over the same period.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

UC is outpacing that, and says it is on track to reach its goal of enrolling 217,000 California resident undergraduates by 2030.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

But its lifestyle-sneaker business—including its luxury Onitsuka Tiger brand—has been outpacing the growth of performance running in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

He whips down the path, outpacing other players easily.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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