surpass
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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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Grade 9, List 2
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