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The region was once considered the world's most dangerous area for maritime piracy, surpassing the waters off Somalia.

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The Golden State recently surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world.

Asked if Haaand can one day surpass Ronaldo's mark, Guardiola said: "In that rhythm, yeah. He's not injured, he could play for 10 or 12 more years, and he maintains this progression, absolutely."

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England surpassed their own record winning streak across both men's and women's international rugby union by defeating Scotland 40-8 in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Bristol.

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The figure of £97m far surpasses any season in the club's Premier League history, with the potential for further arrivals in the January window.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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