exceed

Example Sentences

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That level of consumption can exceed the needs of entire small cities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Over the next 75 years, the government projects that its spending will exceed revenue by roughly $79.6 trillion.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Yields on Treasurys are often on par with — or even exceed — CD rates, particularly for short-term options.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Last week the Seahawks signed receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record-breaking extension that includes $120 million in guarantees, putting Nacua in line to possibly match or exceed that deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

For example, for every $100 million they had to invest, they could be net short $25 million, or net long $50 million—and all of their bets combined could never exceed $200 million.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis