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outstrip

[aut-strip] / ˌaʊtˈstrɪp /


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The disconnect shows how investors’ expectations can outstrip the promise of experimental medicines—even ones scientists say are significant advances in treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

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 large semiconductor manufacturers “are high operating-leverage businesses. If supply begins to outstrip demand, the earnings for these companies go down pretty quickly. You need to be careful,” Wilhelm said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The increases far outstrip the overall jump in attendances, which has risen by just over 8% over the period.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

They weren’t armed, but on the other hand they were flying easily within their power, and might even outstrip her if it came to a chase.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

That handily outstrips the rise in regular gas prices, which are higher by about 41% over the same period.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026

Investors and analysts say Strategy can’t protect both its common and preferred shareholders while also servicing a $1.8 billion annual dividend obligation on its preferred stocks—a cash requirement that vastly outstrips its core software revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 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

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

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Bids outstripped the shares on offer within hours of subscriptions opening on 21 October.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 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 changed during the Covid-19 pandemic, when demand to move vehicles outstripped the supply of ships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Demand for the iPhone and Mac has outstripped forecasts, resulting in bottlenecks for the advanced chips that power these devices.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

One reason was the increasing power and efficiency of the Berkeley cyclotron, which then outstripped those of every other cyclotron in existence.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Customer demand is outstripping 2027 capacity by a factor of 10.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

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

The World Platinum Investment Council, an industry group, forecast in May that the platinum market would experience a fourth consecutive year of deficits in 2026, with demand outstripping supply.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Equally, though, his supporters would point to his personal appeal seemingly outstripping his party, connecting with parts of the region his party cannot reach.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

But the complexity of nuclear physics was rapidly outstripping the capabilities of the laboratory apparatus of small science.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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