outnumber

Example Sentences

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When sellers outnumber buyers, buyers typically hold the negotiating power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The idea is fairly simple: unleash sterile males so that they far outnumber wild ones — say, 10 to 1 or even 100 to 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The 600,000-strong Basij "alone outnumber the regular army and the Revolutionary Guards combined", he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

To win in Texas, where Republicans outnumber Democrats, Crockett has to do more than just turn out her party’s voters; she has to convince moderates, conservatives, and independents to take a chance on her too.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

“Between them, they have managed to rally most of the loyal faction members to their cause. Surprisingly, though, the Allegiant still don’t outnumber the factionless.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth