surpassing
Example Sentences
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Now he hoped it could be the place where he might finally stand alone, surpassing Margaret Court as the only man or woman ever to win 25 Grand Slam titles.
Should he snap the drought he would be the youngest man in the Open era to win all four majors, surpassing compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal, who was 24 when he did so.
From Barron's
The S&P 500 stock index fluctuated ahead of his remarks, briefly surpassing 7,000 points for the first time on Wednesday morning.
From BBC
The company posted adjusted earnings of 72 cents a share for the fourth quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates of 71 cents, according to FactSet.
From Barron's
Djokovic has attempted to release pressure - internally and externally - by claiming he does not see this latest Melbourne tilt as "make or break" for his chances of surpassing Court.
From BBC
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