outstrip
Example Sentences
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His observation comes amid predictions that capital-intensity metrics will outstrip those from the dot-com era, as noted by Morgan Stanley analyst Todd Castagno last month.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Yet Villa have continued to outstrip expectation after making their worst start to a Premier League season in 28 years with just two points and no goals after four games.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Some at the club believe that could create business and sponsorship opportunities which could outstrip those they had when they were in the Premier League.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The reduction signals further caution as concerns that global supply will outstrip demand continue to weigh on markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
No one knew better than Ernest that his expansion plans would outstrip the resources of the university, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the Research Corporation, his customary financial backers.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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