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outperform

[out-per-fawrm] / ˌaʊt pərˈfɔrm /


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They will also look at the industry sectors best-positioned to outperform.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The company says it found the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, which has prompted discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions about the dangers it could pose to digital services.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The pair took aim at two art truisms: that works bought for high prices and owned for longer periods outperform.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Some investors have approached software and semiconductors as what professionals call a “pair trade,” meaning they bet on one leg to outperform the other.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Children in those countries outperform our children, as nearly every story says.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove