top out

Example Sentences

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The seller promised the “teacup” pig would top out at 40 pounds and sent her on her way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

However the US Congressional Research Service estimates they top out at about 3,000 kilometres -- less than a third of the distance to the continental United States.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Depending on income, capital-gains taxes top out at 20%, plus another 3.8% net investment income tax.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Current relocation payments top out at $25,700, which can run out quickly when long-term tenants protected by rent stabilization are suddenly forced to pay rent at today’s prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

We all wanted to catch the first glimpse of Cleopatra’s Needle as it poked its pointy top out of The Dessoug.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman