outstrip
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England have had many memorable games in the past six decades - but winning this match would outstrip them all and offer the chance for a historic triumph in Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Already the pace and scope of Europe’s increases are threatening to outstrip defense contractors’ ability to keep up with demand for sophisticated armaments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
In a Wednesday note, Thill called overbuilding concerns “backward,” highlighting that demand for computing power continues to outstrip supply.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The International Energy Agency already forecasts average demand of 104 million barrels a day this year will outstrip supplies of around 102.2 million barrels.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Even his agony of terror could not make him swift enough to outstrip the keen-scented pack.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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Her compensation as stated in the latest available tax filings outstrips the pay for leaders of much larger nonprofits in the homelessness arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Population growth of 2% per annum in the U.S. far outstrips the 0.8% of the United Kingdom, while the U.S.’s real GDP is substantially higher at 3.6% versus 2.1%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
Investors and analysts say Strategy can’t protect both its common and preferred shareholders while also servicing a $1.8 billion annual dividend obligation on its preferred stocks—a cash requirement that vastly outstrips its core software revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"In my experience, Jannik the person outstrips Jannik the athlete. It is his simple manner, his sincerity, his openness and his direct connection with people."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I have imagined him afraid many times, but the reality outstrips those imaginings.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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As the pre-war avant-garde’s celebration of image-breaking, violent spectacle and weird hybridizing became muddy reality in the field, the amateurs outstripped the professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
This has actually outstripped the 8% gain chalked up by the index.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
With tourism directly contributing 13% of Spain's GDP, the industry has been a crucial component in the country's growth of recent years, which has outstripped that of France, Germany, Italy and the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Demand for apprenticeships it offers has far outstripped supply in recent years, but often interest has been strongest among people making mid-career shifts, he noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
One reason was the increasing power and efficiency of the Berkeley cyclotron, which then outstripped those of every other cyclotron in existence.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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A surge in car exports from China is outstripping the capacity of the global shipping industry, booking out specialized car carriers years ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Equally, though, his supporters would point to his personal appeal seemingly outstripping his party, connecting with parts of the region his party cannot reach.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“We’re at a moment in time where the demands for the provision of financing are outstripping what we think is the appropriate quantum,” Solomon says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Procure Space ETF is up 75% this year, outstripping the 51% gains for the iShares A.I.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Woods told me, the city began outstripping its water supply, a “somewhat wimpy” tributary called Canteen Creek.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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