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outstrip

[out-strip] / ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /


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Intel said on its prior earnings call that it had improved CPU output at its factories after finding itself in an undersupply earlier this year, but noted that demand is continuing to outstrip supply.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

England have had many memorable games in the past six decades - but winning this match would outstrip them all and offer the chance for a historic triumph in Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Samsung's latest forecast, released on Tuesday ahead of its full results due later in July, comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies - which has pushed up prices.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The organization said it expects oil supply growth to far outstrip demand growth next year if the peace deal holds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

That’s how it feels right now, he thinks, kneeling beside her, rinsing her hair: as though his love for his daughter will outstrip the limits of his body.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Her compensation as stated in the latest available tax filings outstrips the pay for leaders of much larger nonprofits in the homelessness arena.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

"In my experience, Jannik the person outstrips Jannik the athlete. It is his simple manner, his sincerity, his openness and his direct connection with people."

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

So long as Nvidia continues to use all three suppliers and memory demand outstrips overall supply, Micron should resume its rally.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

I have imagined him afraid many times, but the reality outstrips those imaginings.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

As the pre-war avant-garde’s celebration of image-breaking, violent spectacle and weird hybridizing became muddy reality in the field, the amateurs outstripped the professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Hardware, memory, power equipment, utilities and grid modernization — areas all tied to the data-center buildout needed for AI — are among the other sectors that have benefited as demand has outstripped supply, said Almeida.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

"But in 2026, it is now the largest diaspora community within Australia. It has outstripped the British, which is a huge demographic change," she told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Demand for apprenticeships it offers has far outstripped supply in recent years, but often interest has been strongest among people making mid-career shifts, he noted.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Harry turned and raced a Bludger toward the goal posts; he outstripped it easily, saw the Snitch dart out from behind Wood, and within ten seconds had caught it tightly in his hand.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

While more total spending is done with clubs outside of England, the proportion of big-money domestic deals is now outstripping overseas transfers.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Memory-chip prices grew sharply in the past year, with demand far outstripping supply.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

But house prices have risen significantly since, outstripping wage rises most of the time.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Hotter readings would call for a policy response because it would suggest demand is outstripping supply rather than one-off costs working through prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“Tech-nology was outstripping cognitive capacity,” Dr. Atchley explains.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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