outnumber
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The people he deems “weirdos” far outnumber those in his narrow category, presumably of non-weirdos, many times over.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
This indicator will remain negative until new highs outnumber new lows for two consecutive days on the NYSE.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Utah Valley is located in a conservative area – where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats more than seven to one.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Today individuals vastly outnumber businesses in bankruptcy, by a ratio of 22 to 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
If you’re counting, you’ll notice the earlys outnumber the lates.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
The Titanic Syndrome indicator triggers when the Nasdaq Composite is at, or near, record territory, while the number of constituent stocks within it that are hitting fresh 52-week lows outnumbers those making new 52-week highs.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
With roughly 70 of them, the U.S.’s nuclear-submarine fleet outnumbers China by more than five to one, according to U.S. military and third-party estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Meta says the number of photos sent in direct messages now outnumbers those shared for all to see.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
The decision comes just days after housing activists announced over the weekend that the number of tourist beds in Venice now outnumbers the number of residents, citing official city data.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Why should a foe, who far outnumbers us, Retreat o'er this great river, save to lure Our poor force after him?
From Tecumseh : a Drama by Charles Mair
What else could she do, when her supporters are outnumbered by people who can’t make up their minds?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Local women, fearful at the prospect of suddenly being far outnumbered by men they don’t know, are taking self-defense classes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
There was one day this week when new highs only outnumbered new lows by one issues, but things have improved since then.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Student unions, Left groups and organisations such as the Bhim Army, a Dalit rights group, were present, but they were ultimately "outnumbered by an organic outpouring of students from all over the country".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He leaned over and whispered, “Joe! Calm your jets. Stifle it, Joe. We’re outnumbered here.”
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
If they are not picked up, United often find themselves outnumbering the opposition around the ball, which makes it easier for them to escape pressure.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Men account for 53 percent of players and women 46 percent, with women actually outnumbering men among Baby Boomers, the ESA said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Domestic chain Meiyijia has quietly blanketed neighborhoods across China, vastly outnumbering foreign rivals.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
It’s also a buyer’s market, with home sellers significantly outnumbering homebuyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
The thing had been plastered on every blank space on every wall, even outnumbering the portraits of Big Brother.
From "1984" by George Orwell
