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Some are living up to expectations while some are surpassing them, so who are they and how have they made the transition to the big league look easy?

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

It’s not just that records are being broken — but the massive margins with which conditions are surpassing previous extremes, scientists note.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

As the Bruins and Trojans get set to square off in Pauley Pavilion, UCLA’s offense and USC’s defense are surpassing the reputations of their respective coaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

“While mortgage rates today are surpassing rates from a decade ago in 2012, they remain lower than two decades ago in 2002.”

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

“I am pleased to say that they are surpassing all expectations. Three more studious and dedicated pupils would be difficult to imagine.”

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood