surpass
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The consumer-price index is expected to surpass a 4% annual rate in May when it’s released on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Some forecasts suggest the forthcoming El Niño could equal past peaks - or even surpass them - although this is still uncertain.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Democratic consultant Michael Trujillo, who doesn’t represent anyone in the mayoral race, said the results suggest Raman will surpass Pratt as more votes are counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
But as hard as he tried to surpass Coltrane’s popularity, Mr. Rollins did not succeed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Each extravaganza is expected to surpass its predecessors; no expense is spared.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing surpass
Grade 9, List 2
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