as in to better
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Both sides are trying to get something done to better themselves.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Their total of eight away victories in the Premier League was only bettered by Arsenal, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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California’s cannabis tax revenue exceeded $500 million in the first half of 2025.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Naumov doesn’t enter with the same pressure as Malinin but has already exceeded expectations in his mind.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Just download the app and join My Rewards to get the free burger – topped with egg, bacon, cheese, Hash Rounds and ketchup – at participating locations (no purchase necessary).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Outside of crypto, Qualcomm fell 8% even though the chip company topped analysts’ expectations for profit and revenue in the latest quarter.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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If anyone was shocked by how demand outstripped supply with this set, the irony was inescapable.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Share appreciation is a sign that demand is outstripping supply at the current price level.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen, a longtime front-office and personnel executive in the NFL, stood alone as the winner of the most Super Bowls in league history (seven) until Patriots head coach Bill Belichick surpassed him in 2017.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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The three movies have surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, with the latest installment becoming the highest-grossing film in the series, earning over $490 million.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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But while the artwork—femtanyl’s trademark feline creature Token engulfed by flames—still teems with digital artifacts, the music on this debut album seems keen to transcend the screen.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The reward-seeking behavior has transcended active intent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The quiet ethic often called Minnesota Nice is outshining the intimidation meant to silence dissent.—
Valeng Cha,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the teams prepare for the big game, the dueling NFL cities look to outshine each other.—
Kelsie Hoffman,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And Battle is the only active NCAA women’s player to eclipse 1,000 points, 700 boards and 500 assists.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The kindergartener, who broke the single season cookie sale record earlier this year, hopes to eclipse the all-time career sales record of 180,000 boxes held by Girl Scout Katie Francis.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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