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exceeding

[ik-see-ding] / ɪkˈsi dɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
excelling
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PREPOSITION
above
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Days with temperatures exceeding 35C are known as moshobi - or "extremely hot days".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

On Wednesday, swathes of other areas, including the central hub of Nagoya and communities near Tokyo in the east, were enduring temperatures approaching or exceeding 40C.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Alphabet’s sales came in at $119.8 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“In some parks, the level of demand is exceeding the capacity for which infrastructure was designed or is outpacing the National Park Service’s ability to sustainably support visitation.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

She hauled in dirt from the mountains by the sackful, slung over her shoulder, and fertilized, watered, and manicured each bush with exceeding care.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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