outnumber
Example Sentences
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By 2030, people over 65 will outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
New lows still outnumber new highs on the NYSE, so this indicator remains bearish.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
The roughly 16,000-square-foot establishment is a beloved gathering spot for bikers, especially on weekends, when motorcycles in the parking lot usually outnumber cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The idea is fairly simple: unleash sterile males so that they far outnumber wild ones — say, 10 to 1 or even 100 to 1.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
He says he cannot accept what Van Rappard has said—that Vincent's work is extremely weak, that the faults outnumber his strengths.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
