surpass
verb (used with object)
to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
has been surpassing
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present perfect progressiveof surpass (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But T-Mobile has been surpassing estimates for new subscribers this year, helped by its cut-rate mobile phone plans.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
