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surpassing

[ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing] / sərˈpæs ɪŋ, -ˈpɑ sɪŋ /






















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World oil prices jumped with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

On Wednesday, it celebrated surpassing that target, with $121 billion in pledges so far.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

“Nationally, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, surpassing floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

His administration has enacted or revised party regulations on duty and conduct at a pace far surpassing each of his post-Mao predecessors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

There were women among them, dressed in gowns of surpassing loveliness.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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