outstrip
verb (used with object)
to outdo; surpass; excel.
outstripping
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present participleof outstrip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Alarm mounted throughout the summer as researchers at leading AI labs found the pace of development far outstripping their expectations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
In the second, those shocks are masking deeper imbalances: Demand is outstripping supply and letting businesses make price increases stick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
A surge in car exports from China is outstripping the capacity of the global shipping industry, booking out specialized car carriers years ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Equally, though, his supporters would point to his personal appeal seemingly outstripping his party, connecting with parts of the region his party cannot reach.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Tech-nology was outstripping cognitive capacity,” Dr. Atchley explains.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
