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But investors are increasingly questioning whether the artificial intelligence-led surge in valuations has outrun underlying fundamentals.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The result: China now dominates these technologies, but production has outrun demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Development—often fueled by foreign investors—has unfolded without much forethought, government oversight, or planning so fast that it has outrun the local government’s ability to provide basic services like electricity and sewage.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Recent polls show a steep learning curve, even though the U.S. economy has outrun recession warnings with record-low unemployment, strong wage gains and better-than-expected GDP growth.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

In his zeal there is no doubt he has outrun justice.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas