higher than

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China’s trade surplus stood at $105.4 billion in May, higher than April’s $84.82 billion and the $86.8 billion projected by the economists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The number of no shows last year was higher than the 52,000 recorded the previous year.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

My own Social Security benefit will likely be higher than the survivor benefit based on my late husband’s record.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It has a yield of 13%, significantly higher than average, mainly because of the use of leverage.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“The Palace of the Snow Queen,” the Mirror said, “is located in the snowbound lands at the very top of the world, surrounded by mountains higher than the clouds.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley