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outstrip

[aut-strip] / ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /


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The IMF has said that the amount invested in AI will likely outstrip the capital put into building the railroads, the electricity grid or global telecommunications networks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

The new budget would still far outstrip the EU's last one, which was worth around 1.2 trillion euros.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Samsung's latest forecast, released on Tuesday ahead of its full results due later in July, comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies - which has pushed up prices.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Already the pace and scope of Europe’s increases are threatening to outstrip defense contractors’ ability to keep up with demand for sophisticated armaments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

This drumming could not outstrip that of the heavens, which opened up upon us with tattoo of rain so furious that it seemed to bring on night.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

“Demand far outstrips supply, as we see it today” she says, noting that the price increases for memory may moderate in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Her compensation as stated in the latest available tax filings outstrips the pay for leaders of much larger nonprofits in the homelessness arena.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

"In my experience, Jannik the person outstrips Jannik the athlete. It is his simple manner, his sincerity, his openness and his direct connection with people."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

You travel, golf, volunteer — yet thanks to the power of compound interest, your portfolio growth rate outstrips your spending, so you end up with more at age 90 than you started with at 65.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

I have imagined him afraid many times, but the reality outstrips those imaginings.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Growth in housing prices has far outstripped wages in recent years, eating up far more than the upper limit of 30 percent of income recommended by public bodies and housing professionals.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

U.S. imports of goods outstripped exports by a seasonally adjusted $118.8 billion in July, compared with a deficit of $101.4 billion in June.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

It means the price of electricity will fall, but that's been more than outstripped by an 8% rise in the price of gas.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

That outstripped the 52 percent who referenced TV news, 51 percent for newspaper apps or websites, and 21 percent for radio.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Speeding down this fast lane, Homo sapiens soon far outstripped all other human and animal species in its ability to cooperate.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

Alarm mounted throughout the summer as researchers at leading AI labs found the pace of development far outstripping their expectations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

"We always said we would take action if we felt that model capabilities were outstripping the pace of safety."

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

A surge in car exports from China is outstripping the capacity of the global shipping industry, booking out specialized car carriers years ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

But house prices have risen significantly since, outstripping wage rises most of the time.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

“Tech-nology was outstripping cognitive capacity,” Dr. Atchley explains.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel


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