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
SpaceX’s anticipated IPO could raise up to $75 billion, potentially surpassing Saudi Aramco’s near-$30 billion as the largest in history.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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
Following Josh Kerr's 3,000m triumph on Saturday, it guaranteed the British team's most successful World Athletics Indoor Championships of all time, surpassing the three golds achieved in 1999.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
This has been the pattern of his life: ludicrous dreams followed by hours and days and years of work and then a reality surpassing his wildest hopes and expectations.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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