Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The office of Gov. Gavin Newsom was quick to promote the state’s performance: “California Outperforms Most States in Minimizing Learning Loss,” read the headline of a news release.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022

When Public Outperforms Private in Services Few corporate sagas capture the virtues and vices of state-owned companies and private enterprise better than the drama of BP’s roller-coaster ride between failure and success.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2013