topping

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Sales rose 14% year over year to $1.74 billion, topping expectations for $1.65 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Bond markets are also in selloff mode, with benchmark 2-year note yields topping the 4% level on Thursday and last seen trading at 4.021%.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The central bank projects inflation to average 5.1% in 2026 and 3.8% in 2027, topping 4.0% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The topping is made of burned sugar that tastes sweet and also a little bitter.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar