Example Sentences

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In the 10 years since the referendum result was confirmed that saw the UK leave the EU, Northern Ireland's economy has outperformed the UK average on some key measures.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed the other indexes, slipping less than 0.1%, or around 46 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“Obsession” and “Backrooms” — horror films from internet-native directors in their 20s — have outperformed far more expensive studio releases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Blankfein claimed that he has outperformed the market “for a while.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Hermione’s expression could not have been any smugger; she had loathed being outperformed in every Potions class.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling