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

And that economics will outweigh culture in November?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

By March, Baker-Mazara’s less-productive moments had started to outweigh his contributions in the eyes of USC’s staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I thought, shivering, that there are things that outweigh comfort, unless one is an old woman or a cat.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin