exceed

Example Sentences

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Stellenbosch, who exceeded expectations by reaching the semi-finals in their Confederation Cup debut last season, retained the lead while under constant pressure until added time.

From Barron's

"He's come in and probably exceeded expectation," McFadden said on Sky Sports.

From BBC

Their findings show that upwelling zones experience acidification rates that exceed those "expected" from atmospheric CO2 alone.

From Science Daily

Sales in 2025 are expected to exceed 20 million, or more than a quarter of cars sold worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, rescuers in Indonesia were struggling to reach the worst-affected areas of Sumatra island, while workers at a hospital in southern Thailand moved bodies into refrigerated trucks after the morgue exceeded capacity.

From Barron's