- present participle of outperform.
outperforming
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But during the financial crisis, the sector fell far less, and it kept outperforming for a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Unified are outperforming those of the state, with higher proficiency rates in key categories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
High-yield bonds were broadly declining Wednesday, yet they’re outperforming the broader U.S. investment-grade fixed-income market so far this year against the backdrop of a still-solid economy.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Upsets also tend to linger longer in the memory because they fit a familiar story: well-run clubs outperforming opponents with significantly greater resources.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Whatever triggered Peeta's decision -and I suspect it had to do with my outperforming him in training -I should be nothing but grateful for it.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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