outweigh
Example Sentences
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I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
She argues that "the harms can vastly outweigh the benefits", and believes developing AI skills should be reserved for later.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
In the vast majority of cases, the benefits far outweigh any risks.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
But a brief conflict is unlikely to outweigh other market dynamics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
“What if the good doesn’t outweigh the bad?”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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