outstrip
verb (used with object)
to outdo; surpass; excel.
outstripping
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present participleof outstrip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Experts said a rise in diagnoses over the past 25 years meant cases now appear to be outstripping the expected number in the population for some younger age groups.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Alarm mounted throughout the summer as researchers at leading AI labs found the pace of development far outstripping their expectations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
While more total spending is done with clubs outside of England, the proportion of big-money domestic deals is now outstripping overseas transfers.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Memory-chip prices grew sharply in the past year, with demand far outstripping supply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Tech-nology was outstripping cognitive capacity,” Dr. Atchley explains.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
