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Meanwhile, airlines have been leaning into premium offerings and making their basic fares more restrictive as the growth from higher-end options outpaces sales from regular economy.—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Hospital spending increased by nearly 10% in both 2023 and 2024, the fastest growth in more than three decades, outpacing inflation and wage growth.—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Food prices have climbed nearly 30% since 2019, outpacing 23% for overall consumer prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 Food prices have climbed nearly 30% since 2019, outpacing 23% for overall consumer prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpace