outweigh

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I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“The benefits of scale across categories no longer outweigh the drawbacks of complexity,” wrote Bernstein analyst Callum Elliott in a note to clients Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In the vast majority of cases, the benefits far outweigh any risks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

By March, Baker-Mazara’s less-productive moments had started to outweigh his contributions in the eyes of USC’s staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Just as the consequences of Milkman’s own stupidity would remain, and regret would always outweigh the things he was proud of having done.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison