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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /


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So on a day when redemptions outweigh purchases, the fund could be forced to liquidate some of its investments to raise cash to pay the sellers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While short term injections from increased tourism can be seen in accommodations, dining and commercial sectors, the costs can still often outweigh the gains.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The UK's National Screening Committee says the harms of screening outweigh the benefits in all other groups.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In a society that has endured existential threats for centuries, the drive to build the next generation may outweigh purely economic considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I explained the advantages that could be derived from the long-term artistic products of the club’s writers, and pointed out that these more durable products would outweigh all the pamphleteering.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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