outweigh
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"The proposal is an unjustified major development in the open countryside... the benefits do not outweigh the harms," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
So on a day when redemptions outweigh purchases, the fund could be forced to liquidate some of its investments to raise cash to pay the sellers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
While short term injections from increased tourism can be seen in accommodations, dining and commercial sectors, the costs can still often outweigh the gains.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Market watchers said gold would likely need to have a significant easing in oil-driven inflation pressures or new evidence that slowing growth risks are beginning to outweigh inflation concerns to regain upward momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
My comrades believed this was a trivial matter and the negative consequences of resistance would outweigh any benefits.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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