Example Sentences

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In addition, initial customer orders for the new EX60 fully electric SUV have surpassed the company’s internal expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But the gains in that barbarous relic, gold, have surpassed the AI-powered stock bull run.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

While new lows have surpassed new highs by only a few issues, it is enough to stop out the previous buy signal from April 9.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

After a few months of back-and-forth, his last envelope contained a message: “Mr. Havens, at this time you have surpassed my mathematical ability, and I wish you luck on your journey.”

From Slate • May 2, 2026

I’ve got to guard against the natural tendency to look down on them now that I have surpassed them.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes