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topping

[top-ing] / ˈtɒp ɪŋ /


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Sales rose 11% to $11.27 billion, topping the average analyst target of $11.22 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Revenue rose 5.3% to $32.3 billion, topping analyst estimates of $31.69 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The maker of artificial-intelligence servers posted preliminary results for the latest quarter, topping expectations both in terms of revenue and profitability.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

The connectivity segment — which includes its lucrative Starlink satellite internet service — reported an operating profit of $2.37 billion on revenue of $5.25 billion, with both figures topping second quarter results.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Only this: when they’re done, as if topping off the tank, my father says, “That should do it.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

We’ve also spent the past few weeks of Soup School discussing crunchy toppings, bright sauces and edible confetti, if you’d like a little extra inspiration.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

You can describe the toppings in magnificent detail or simply promise “lots of toppings!” if you’d prefer not to commit to a particular spread.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Every drink, he wrote, relies on five basics: water, sugar, tea, milk and toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

She has seen formats incorporating sandwiches, hot dogs and pizzas, and toppings ranging from Nashville Hot chicken and bacon strips to elote and lobster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Elizabeth makes fresh bowls of ice cream for them to try, taking care with the coconut and pistachio toppings.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan


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