outperforming

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While they are still outperforming many neighborhood schools, Harlem Village Academy East, for instance, only has a 52% proficiency rate in reading.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

UnitedHealth Group is up 13%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 8% gain.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The stock is trading above its book value for the first time in years, with shares up 82% over the past year and outperforming the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Since the end of March, the Vanguard Growth exchange-traded fund has gained 20%, outperforming the value fund by 14 percentage points.

From Barron's • May 6, 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