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[out-strip] / ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /


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But the transition is exposing a new bottleneck: demand for indium phosphide, a material used in laser components, is expected to outstrip supply from 2026, potentially slowing shipments of next-generation products.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“Said simply, demand across AI infrastructure continues to outstrip available supply,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Fortunately, it also increases Megaport’s exposure to digital-infrastructure demand that MS believes will significantly outstrip supply.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Sandisk expects adjusted gross margins to remain at around 80% through 2030 as demand for memory continues to outstrip supply.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Ernest did not object, now that the tube’s capacity to generate research funds appeared to outstrip that of the cyclotron.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

One in five pupils in Northern Ireland - more than 70,000 - have some form of SEN, and demand for school places outstrips capacity.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Her compensation as stated in the latest available tax filings outstrips the pay for leaders of much larger nonprofits in the homelessness arena.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

So long as Nvidia continues to use all three suppliers and memory demand outstrips overall supply, Micron should resume its rally.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

I have imagined him afraid many times, but the reality outstrips those imaginings.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Wilson said blazers and logoed PE kits were among the most requested items, and despite additional purchases and generous donations, demand outstripped supply in some cases.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

As the pre-war avant-garde’s celebration of image-breaking, violent spectacle and weird hybridizing became muddy reality in the field, the amateurs outstripped the professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Since 2000, price increases have outstripped underlying income.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

"But in 2026, it is now the largest diaspora community within Australia. It has outstripped the British, which is a huge demographic change," she told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Harry turned and raced a Bludger toward the goal posts; he outstripped it easily, saw the Snitch dart out from behind Wood, and within ten seconds had caught it tightly in his hand.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

Alarm mounted throughout the summer as researchers at leading AI labs found the pace of development far outstripping their expectations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

While more total spending is done with clubs outside of England, the proportion of big-money domestic deals is now outstripping overseas transfers.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

"We always said we would take action if we felt that model capabilities were outstripping the pace of safety."

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Anything faster would signal inflation is more persistent, and demand outstripping supply.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

But the complexity of nuclear physics was rapidly outstripping the capabilities of the laboratory apparatus of small science.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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