- present participle of outperform.
outperforming
Example Sentences
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The outperforming Tactical Trend fund that was launched in 2006, accounts for $4 billion of the total.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 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
The company’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose as much as 5.1% during Tuesday trading, outperforming a 0.8% gain by the Hang Seng Tech Index.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Despite outperforming other fast food chains and posting impressive same-store sales, the Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell has taken a hit after being linked to Cyclospora.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 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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