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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /


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So on a day when redemptions outweigh purchases, the fund could be forced to liquidate some of its investments to raise cash to pay the sellers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

However, concerns over both his fitness throughout spells and his attitude were deemed enough to outweigh his obvious talent as a new-ball bowler.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

"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

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




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