surpasses

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The claim that more than 80% of the more than 11,000 claims of abuse could be fraudulent has drawn skepticism among some victims and attorneys, who say the number far surpasses what anyone had expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Whether India surpasses last year's $18bn figure remains uncertain because of the current "geopolitical air pocket", says Abrol of Grant Thornton.

From BBC • May 24, 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

After all, if a film does well, you make a sequel—if a class surpasses everyone’s expectations, you . . . . . . dismantle it!

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers