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surpassing

[ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing] / sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /






















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The move represents a new record fee for a British goalkeeper, surpassing the previous benchmark of £30m which Everton paid Sunderland for Jordan Pickford in 2017.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Overall, though, Rheinmetall's order backlog kept growing in the second quarter, surpassing the 80 billion euro mark thanks to 11.4 billion euros in new contracts awarded during the quarter.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The company posted adjusted earnings per share of 8 cents, surpassing the 4 cents projected by Wall Street.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

The British oil giant reported net profit of $5.7 billion in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The foundation was by all measures a complete success, with the city surpassing Athens in size relatively early in her history.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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