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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /


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Although he has issued an apology, it isn’t convincing or sufficient to outweigh the pattern of behavior that came before it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, credit and card spending are tracking well, with fiscal stimulus, like tax refunds, expected to outweigh the impact of rising gas prices on household budgets.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Asked how she felt about the possibility that a competitor's money could outweigh her talent, Creed said that has "always been a big concern".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The actual financial benefits depend on whether you are insuring your car, your home or your life — and whether the potential long-term gains outweigh the higher upfront costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I explained the advantages that could be derived from the long-term artistic products of the club’s writers, and pointed out that these more durable products would outweigh all the pamphleteering.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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