outperforming

Example Sentences

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The stock was last up 3.1%, outperforming the Hang Seng Tech Index’s 0.4% decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

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

The U.S. government invested $21 billion in 16 deals during Trump’s second term, with five of eight public company stakes outperforming the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 8, 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

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