surpassing
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Consumer sentiment actually rose slightly in March, according to data released Tuesday by the Conference Board; the index climbed to 91.8 from 91 in February, surpassing Wall Street Journal forecasts of 87.5.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
On Sunday, the shutdown reached 44 days, surpassing the previous longest funding lapse, which ended in November 2025.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Wall Street has seen the rise of prediction markets as a major threat to sportsbooks’ market share, as Kalshi reported surpassing $1 billion in trading volume last month, boosted substantially by sports wagering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro became the country's top‑selling drug by value last year, surpassing even common antibiotics.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
The Maya, packed by the millions into land poorly suited to intensive farming, were dangerously close to surpassing the capacity of their ecosystems.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
