outweigh

Example Sentences

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I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

This change will outweigh positive synergies created by a deal that will add manufacturing to Amplifon’s hearing-aid business, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

He believes the stock has already captured, and overplayed, the surge in fertilizer prices, which means the risks of a selloff now outweigh the potential for further gains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

She argues that "the harms can vastly outweigh the benefits", and believes developing AI skills should be reserved for later.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

My comrades believed this was a trivial matter and the negative consequences of resistance would outweigh any benefits.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela