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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /


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The actual financial benefits depend on whether you are insuring your car, your home or your life — and whether the potential long-term gains outweigh the higher upfront costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The findings indicate that the advantages of lowering blood pressure more intensively may outweigh concerns about overtreating patients with hypertension.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

And unless and until the people paying for the technology, both directly and by extension, are convinced of its merits, concern about the latter will continue to outweigh admiration for the former.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

New laws could lead to unintended consequences for other vital democratic interests that may outweigh uncertain benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Luke couldn’t say that he didn’t think about Toby the rest of the day, but by the time wrestling practice rolled around, he was at least back to letting his annoyance outweigh the fear.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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