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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /


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While short term injections from increased tourism can be seen in accommodations, dining and commercial sectors, the costs can still often outweigh the gains.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

For India, the visit reflects a long-standing view that strategic interests in Myanmar outweigh concerns about the nature of the government in Nay Pyi Taw.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Market watchers said gold would likely need to have a significant easing in oil-driven inflation pressures or new evidence that slowing growth risks are beginning to outweigh inflation concerns to regain upward momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"Our review indicates that these fears are largely unsupported. In most cases, the benefits of trying to lose weight clearly outweigh the theoretical risks of weight cycling."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Just as the consequences of Milkman’s own stupidity would remain, and regret would always outweigh the things he was proud of having done.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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