outnumber

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And it appears poised to get wider still, with the Education Department projecting that women earning bachelor’s degrees in the current academic year will outnumber men by nearly 40%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

New highs continue to outnumber new lows on the New York Stock Exchange, so this indicator remains bullish.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“A move below that level would mark the first time since the pandemic recovery that job seekers outnumber available positions.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Deaths are projected to outnumber births by nearly half a million people in that 10-year period.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

If you’re counting, you’ll notice the earlys outnumber the lates.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven