as in exceeded
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a marketing firm whose innovative ad campaigns have consistently outgunned its rivals'
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Goldman Sachs delivered robust earnings for the third quarter of 2025, posting numbers that exceeded analyst expectations and reflected a sharp recovery in capital markets activity, investment banking, and wealth management.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Selective retailing also exceeded expectations, up 7 percent.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Though Starship was unable to achieve its most important objectives, the distance the vehicle traveled far surpassed the previous 2025 flights in January and March, when Starship exploded within minutes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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But by 2016, the company’s expenditure eclipsed its sales.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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That figure, already the highest on record, is expected to be eclipsed in 2025 as the focus on CEO accountability intensifies, with 25 CEOs resigning year to date after coming under activist pressure, with 20% of the departures occurring at S&P 500 companies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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When combining all these factors, the index found Norway topped the list.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Over the past four years in the Sacramento region housing market, five residential sales topped $7 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Atlanta Falcons outmatched the Bills in every aspect of Monday's game, outgaining the Bills by over 150 yards while also playing mistake-free football.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, the line looked outmatched against the Panthers’ line of Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The challenge for this group comes in terms of depth, as the Devils are outclassed in the middle of their forward group by the top-end contenders.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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After one game, O’Connell and Adofo-Mensah have to be wondering if Wentz, 32, can be this year’s Sam Darnold, who joined the team on a one-year deal last year and led the Vikings to a 14-2 record before the team was just outclassed by Detroit and, in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Rams.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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