as in exceeding
to go beyond the limit of
the demand for power outreached the utility's ability to supply it
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Ice accumulations of at least one-tenth of an inch are possible, with localized amounts exceeding one-quarter inch in parts of northern Michigan, according to the Weather Prediction Center winter weather forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
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Some areas could see wind gusts approaching or exceeding 60 mph with relative humidity dropping near or below 10%, creating conditions where fires can spread rapidly.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The film broke the record for most BAFTAs for a movie by a Black director, surpassing 12 Years a Slave’s previous record of two in 2014.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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Revenue for the period was $636 million, surpassing the Street’s call for $629 million.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Outreaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outreaching. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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