outnumber

Example Sentences

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When sellers outnumber buyers, buyers typically hold the negotiating power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Democratic registered voters in the state outnumber Republicans by nearly 2 to 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

To win in Texas, where Republicans outnumber Democrats, Crockett has to do more than just turn out her party’s voters; she has to convince moderates, conservatives, and independents to take a chance on her too.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

At some point, agents will outnumber people by a lot, and security practices built around humans will have to be rethought.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

They outnumber us two to one, but we’ve still got six original members of the Star Squad, who aren’t trying to run and shoot at the same time.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins