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exceeding

[ik-see-ding] / ɪkˈsi dɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
excelling
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PREPOSITION
above
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The firm closed on €26 billion for the fund’s predecessor in 2023, exceeding its €25 billion target.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Along the French Riviera, they cite roughly 20 reported events between the 16th century and the early 2000s, including waves exceeding two meters.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

The Treasury Department said it would buy back $6 billion in U.S. government debt, exceeding the amount previously announced in an effort to contain bond yields.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

Scientific observations show the haze contains levels of toxic small particle pollution far exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

“But here we are, speeding down the road. And we are speeding, aren’t we, Great-Aunt Tootie? Surely we are exceeding the posted speed limit?”

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo




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