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exceed

[ik-seed] / ɪkˈsid /


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It would be up to each hospital, health system and physician group to report which staff members exceed the cap and by how much.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These rare particles can exceed 100 exa-electron volts, or 100 quintillion electron volts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

With temperatures at 14 of the 16 host venues set to exceed dangerous levels according to researchers, there were fears this bottle ban could put fans' health at risk.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Companies know they have to exceed expectations to get a pop.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“No, sir. I regret to say. Just preliminary reports. Indications are that losses will exceed one third.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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