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

Oil prices at around $150 a barrel is where demand destruction begins to outweigh inflation fears for central banks, said James Rossiter, head of global macro strategy at TD Securities, in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

In the vast majority of cases, the benefits far outweigh any risks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

And the things that they did not speak of began to outweigh the things that they did.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill