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surpass

[ser-pas, -pahs] / sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /


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But streaming platforms now rival, and in some cases, surpass broadcast TV as a go-to form of entertainment, particularly among the younger viewers that the TV Academy hopes to engage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

It’s almost hard to fathom how any other individual could surpass his wealth, barring some company-specific problem.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Within days, it is expected to surpass the 1906 record drop of 15.35 metres.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Since launching last year, the product has helped LinkedIn’s suite of agentic hiring tools surpass a $450 million annualized revenue run-rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

On this score Burnham had no plan other than somehow to surpass Eiffel.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

While the total was down from the previous year’s record high of 95 entanglements, California still surpasses all other U.S. states in the number of cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

"It reminded me that we're capable of doing unbelievable things when how badly we want something matches and surpasses the difficulty of achieving it," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The amount surpasses the 944 billion won awarded in the divorce settlement between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won -- whose business also owns chip giant SK hynix -- and his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

His WAR surpasses Ohtani’s total of 6.8 as a hitter and pitcher combined.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Should you spy a carriage that surpasses all others, peer inside.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

This year, peptide purchases in crypto have surpassed $10 million a month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

While locals are used to periods of low water, this particular spell is alarming, with the record low of 1906 set to be surpassed imminently.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Early results from 24 patients surpassed that threshold.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Plascencia has already surpassed 100 goals this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

All of these young players would eventually be surpassed by Fischer, but they tested him with daring alternative variations, and his play sharpened as a result.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Villa then turned the versatile forward into the most expensive Swiss player in history - surpassing Granit Xhaka's £38.25m move from Borussia Mönchengladbach to Arsenal 10 years ago.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

While the peak in crude after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war is well above current levels, it’s diesel that is setting record highs, surpassing $6 on Friday.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

Copernicus said -- surpassing by 0.01C the previous all-time monthly record set in July 2023.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Either way, the city is energized and on the brink of surpassing its pre-pandemic tourism numbers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

"If so, it is a ruse of surpassing cleverness," said Varys.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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