as in exceeding
to be greater, better, or stronger than
that actor's performance towered over all others in the film
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Peak heat indices are exceeding 100 degrees areawide in the afternoon.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026 -
Heat index values are expected to reach 100 to 105 degrees, with some locations potentially exceeding 105 degrees by Thursday afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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This approach will enable capabilities far surpassing current models while consuming a mere fraction of the energy.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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In total, the film series has collected more than $3 billion at the global box office since the first film debuted in 1995, with two of its installments surpassing $1 billion each worldwide.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
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His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
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Nothing beats cracking lobsters by the harbor and topping it all off with a slab of homemade blueberry pie.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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The Dream's lead grew to 20 with under three minutes to play, eclipsing 100 points for the third consecutive game.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The all-cash, off-market deal was recorded June 9, becoming the county’s first residential sale to surpass nine figures, eclipsing the previous record by $40 million.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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“Towering (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering%20%28over%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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