outnumber

Example Sentences

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By 2030, people over 65 will outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The roughly 16,000-square-foot establishment is a beloved gathering spot for bikers, especially on weekends, when motorcycles in the parking lot usually outnumber cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The idea is fairly simple: unleash sterile males so that they far outnumber wild ones — say, 10 to 1 or even 100 to 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

To win in Texas, where Republicans outnumber Democrats, Crockett has to do more than just turn out her party’s voters; she has to convince moderates, conservatives, and independents to take a chance on her too.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Her voice is whispery and low with the deep-throated accent of the Lost States, those places in the Deep South where shamblers outnumber people.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland