topping

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The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, according to data released last Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

With student-loan burdens now sometimes topping $500,000 or more for dentists, and interest rates at 6% to 8%, paying off student debt is often the best use of their money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Of the few drivers who did buy gas while a Times reporter was there, most didn’t appear to fill a whole tank, instead topping off a few gallons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Notice the initial peak was accompanied by topping candles, including a bearish shooting star and two dojis in March-April 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

At present, her waves are topping forty feet.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin