Example Sentences

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ExxonMobil said earlier this month that its first-quarter earnings could decline from the previous quarter, with an expected multi-billion-dollar ‌hit related to financial hedging outweighing higher oil and gas prices triggered by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Rising inflation risks tied to higher oil prices are clouding the outlook for interest-rate cuts, outweighing gold’s safe-haven appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

On balance, Europe sees the risks of getting directly involved as outweighing the benefits.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

UK government borrowing was significantly lower last month, due to an increase in tax income outweighing spending, official figures show.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

So much for the good outweighing the bad.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas