outstrip
verb (used with object)
to outdo; surpass; excel.
are outstripping
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present progressiveof outstrip.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The offering is yet another reflection that the artificial-intelligence ambitions of Big Tech companies are outstripping their substantial operating cash flows, forcing them to tap debt and equity markets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
"Although demand and support for our work are growing with yearly increases in visitors and donations; increasing costs are outstripping this growth," the charity said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
But reinsurance rates in South Africa are outstripping the global trend - in some cases tripling - as insurers grapple with an unprecedented claims load, six industry executives told Reuters.
From Reuters ● Mar. 30, 2023
The imbalance over the coming years increasingly reflects government expenses for programs such as Medicare and Social Security that are outstripping tax revenue.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Crookenden and Co. are outstripping you in every line.”
From The Tale of Timber Town by Alfred A. (Alfred Augustus) Grace
