Example Sentences

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As a silver lining, the Met said at the same time that it would immediately expand its presentations of contemporary operas, which have been outselling some of the classics.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2023

Its lackluster domestic performance is notable in a country where homegrown movies have been outselling American blockbusters for the last 14 years.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2022