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surpass

[ser-pas, -pahs] / sərˈpæs, -ˈpɑs /


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Although quantum computers are widely expected to surpass classical machines in power, their real-world use has so far been limited.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

“If agentic AI and the importance of the semiconductor domestic supply chain are just in the early innings, the stock will grow in and grow into and surpass its valuation,” says Reitzes.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Advertising research firm Emarketer projects that Meta will surpass Google in net ad revenue this year, reaching over $243.46 billion, edging past Google’s $239.54 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Already, the country is on track to surpass last year’s number of measles infections.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The Great Mosque of Mecca, when it is finished, will surpass the architectural beauty of India’s Taj Mahal.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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