surpass
Example Sentences
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The total gold medals surpassed the 10 won in Salt Lake City in 2002, the last time the United States hosted an Olympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times
Freshman guard Phillip Reed continues to surpass expectations and come through in a variety of ways.
From Los Angeles Times
The veteran prop is on track to surpass the all-time appearance record of 202 held by retired All Blacks great Wyatt Crockett.
From Barron's
The extra height now atop the Jesus Christ tower means the Barcelona basilica now surpasses Ulm Minster in Germany as the world's tallest church.
From Barron's
Producers say the ritual has surpassed six billion views.
From Los Angeles Times
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