outweigh

Example Sentences

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I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

It’s a clever workaround and it would be technically feasible, but you are correct in that the opportunity cost and potential capital-gains taxes from liquidating other assets probably outweigh those tax savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“The benefits of scale across categories no longer outweigh the drawbacks of complexity,” wrote Bernstein analyst Callum Elliott in a note to clients Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

She argues that "the harms can vastly outweigh the benefits", and believes developing AI skills should be reserved for later.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

And the things that they did not speak of began to outweigh the things that they did.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill