- present participle of outperform.
outperforming
Example Sentences
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At World Cups, Messi has scored 17 non-penalty goals from chances worth approximately 13.1 expected goals, outperforming expectation by almost four goals.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The percentage of those outperforming by at least 10 basis points this year, at 23%, is the lowest since 2022, where typically 50% beat, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
His xG is just 3.4, which shows that he too is outperforming expectation.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Investors are stepping back and saying ‘Where might the next leg of alpha come from?’” said Joshua Schachter, chief investment officer at Easterly Snow, referring to the trading term for outperforming market benchmarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
“She’s just never got over you outperforming her in Potions,” said Ron, returning to his copy of One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
