surpasses

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Their faith and enthusiasm helped the company’s valuation reach a level that surpasses the next 30 largest automakers’ combined—despite ranking 12th in U.S. sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That was a fourth straight weekly decline and substantially surpasses market expectations of a reduction of around 2.5 million barrels.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The achievement surpasses the previous record of 48 qubits, which was also set by Jülich scientists in 2019 using Japan's K computer.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

A.I. surpasses people in one way: It has yet to “at least” me.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Eventually she surpasses her employer in skill and her food is known throughout the land.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart