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surpass

[ser-pas, -pahs] / sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /


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However, these scores did surpass pre-pandemic levels last year — which is more than most California school districts can claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

They also surpass the previous record established by Hennawi's research group in 2021.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

Burnham will need to show that he has the support of 81 of Labour's 402 MPs to become a formal candidate, a tally that he is expected to surpass easily.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

He is now pushing to match or surpass that tally.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Another painter, Charles Serret, recently told Theo that Vincent might surpass Millet!

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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