surpassing
Example Sentences
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Millennials, who everyone worried would be permanently set back by the 2008-09 financial crisis, are earning solid incomes, buying homes and surpassing their parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Consumer sentiment actually rose slightly in March, according to data released Tuesday by the Conference Board; the index climbed to 91.8 from 91 in February, surpassing Wall Street Journal forecasts of 87.5.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
What’s more, the company projected that growth would accelerate in the current quarter with gross margin hitting 81%, surpassing even industry leader Nvidia.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The Season 1 finale averaged 51.7 million viewers, surpassing both the Academy Awards and Grammys that year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
With infinite pains and surpassing skill she produced a wondrous tapestry on which the whole account of her wrongs was unfolded.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
